Texas warm-season grass pastures still drought damaged
Much of the state’s warm-season grass pastures have yet to recover from damage suffered during the 2010 drought, said a Texas A&M Agricultural Extension Service forage expert.
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Lost Rivers Grazing Academy to hold grazing workshops
Two Lost Rivers Grazing Academies will be held during 2013. One, June 11-14 and the other September 9-12. Both programs will be held on the Eagle Valley Ranch near Salmon, Idaho.
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Water quality index for ag runoff streamlined
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed a new web-based tool to help producers easily calculate the quality of water flowing off their fields.
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Early action helps avoid losing forage to grasshopper damage
Prolonged drought brings dry conditions and the potential for a surge of grasshopper populations that can hurt pastures, rangeland and hay production.
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Producers can save money, reduce environmental impact
Proper nutrient management and application methods can save agricultural producers money on commercial fertilizer and greatly reduce their environmental impact, a North Dakota State University Extension Service specialist says.
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Feed options for cow calf producer during unusual spring
K-State beef specialist, Dale Blasi talks to Eric Atkinson on how cow calf producers can use alternative feeds and supplements during this unusual spring weather.
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Producing annual and alternative crops for forage
Drought has negatively affected many of the perennial forages and pastures.
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Lease agreements to specify stocking rate, a drought clause
The two most important components of a grazing lease agreement are stocking rate and lease rate, according to Jay Jenkins, UNL Extension Educator in Cherry County.
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Cattle feeding: Grazing damaged wheat
Daren Redfearn has advice on using freeze-damaged wheat as forage.
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Idaho rancher: Grazing bill would help ranchers, environment
Grazing Improvement Act would reduce predatory environmental litigation of grazing permits.
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Wet spring good for forage; drought may still impact cattle
A rainy start for 2013 is not being taken for granted by the Arkansas' farmers and extension agents, especially after the painful drought of 2012.
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ASK THE EXPERT
Question: My pastures were hit pretty hard by drought this season. What should I be looking for to help my pastures recover?
Answer: Matt McGowin, DuPont Crop Protection range and pasture specialist in the mid-South region.Severe lack of moisture and record-setting heat in many parts of the country weakened plants, challenged weed control efforts and amplified plant stress from grazing. The result has been thinner stands of grass that will have a harder time competing with weeds. Read More…
