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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Drought adjustments for cattle on pasture
Keith Harmoney, beef scientist at K-State speaks at the Southern Plains Drought Summit on the adjustments needed for cattle on pasture during this drought.
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Mobile app aids prescribed burn management
Prescribed fire is a powerful tool that can be used to achieve management goals and manipulate vegetation.
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Grants to help farms & ranches build resilience to drought
The USDA remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty.
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Grass tetany management for cattle grazing cool-season pastures
Grass tetany is caused by magnesium deficiency and can occur in cattle grazing lush, growing cool-season pastures.
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Extension expert: Grass not yet ready for grazing
While the calendar may say it is officially spring, the weather outside in many areas may not necessarily agree. As a result, producers may want to hold off grazing for a week or so longer than in a typical year, which could help pastures build up the roots to allow for a more productive grazing season.
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Federal stay prevents flight of Texas water rights
We know that Texas water is a precious resource. We’ve watched our pastures dry up and crops wither following the epic drought we’ve just endured.
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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…
