Brice Lee and the importance of federal lands grazing
Brice Lee, the newly elected Public Land Council (PLC) president from Hesperus, Colo., speaks to the importance of federal lands grazing and other top PLC priorities.
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Does grazing corn stalks reduce yield?
Many producers have already turned cattle out on corn stalks and for good reasons, says Nathan Mueller, SDSU Extension Agronomist.
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Management of cows with limited forage availability
Most of the cow calf producers of the Midwest and Southwest are going into winter with very limited hay supplies and standing forage.
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Tax planning for producers due to Drought Disaster designation
The Drought Disaster declaration has given livestock producers options for deferring income from livestock sales in 2012. This planning is best done prior to year end, giving you the opportunity to execute options that can help you manage tax liability.
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Cattle diet quality during drought
I hear people talking about the need to provide supplemental nutrients during drought because the brown, dormant forage we see on rangeland is low in quality.
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What total maximum daily load (TMDL) means to agriculture
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) is becoming a common term in rural communities. It’s important for farmers to understand how TMDLs affect nearby watersheds.
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Bermudagrass recovery requires managing ryegrass
Annual ryegrass, Lolium multiflorum, has been overseeded into bermudagrass pastures for many years.
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OSU Extension, USDA to discuss forages and pasture management
Farmers interested in learning more about improving forage and pasture management after drought can participate in a Nov. 15 discussion by experts from Ohio State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Texas crop, weather: Uncertainty the name of the game with wheat
Texas wheat growers may have some hard decisions to make this winter because of market and weather uncertainties, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service marketing expert.
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Nov. 15 deadline looms for range insurance
Livestock and hay producers have the ability to buy insurance through the new Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance risk policy offered in the High Plains region.
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Wheat pasture prospects fading fast
No significant rain has fallen in Oklahoma in over two weeks. Last week’s Crop Progress showed that 25 percent of Oklahoma wheat was in good condition and 61 percent was fair with only 12 percent poor or very poor.
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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…
