Grazing Practices
Lead poisoning of cattle can be avoided
At least once every year, an unfortunate story of cattle loss is repeated somewhere in Oklahoma.
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Good grazing management can increase soil mineral nitrogen
Low available mineral nitrogen limits grass production more than low water on grassland pastures.
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Assess forage reserves now for fall, winter grazing
There are several ”classes” of reserve forages that are available for grazing livestock beginning in September and going forward through winter.
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Effects of a freeze on forages
If you haven't experienced a freeze yet this fall, you soon will. When plants freeze, changes occur in their metabolism and composition that can poison livestock. But you can prevent problems.
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Identify and eliminate weeds in hay and pasture fields
Highly productive pastures and hay fields do not happen just by accident. Weed and pest control, nutrient management and properly timed harvests all have their role.
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Wheat pasture production and economic prospects
Much of Oklahoma has received significant rain in the past week that is particularly timely for winter wheat pasture prospects.
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Feeding cows hay now allows grass to recover after long drought
Feed hay in the fall and save the new green grass for winter. That plan can result in more feed for drought-stressed cow herds.
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Ammoniating crop residues as a feed resource
This past winter and early spring in the Plains States was much different than most years. For the most part, weather was great for calving.
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Grazing wheat in Missouri
Recent rains have given producers hope that they will be able to plant wheat this fall. Producers may be looking to plant wheat not only for a grain crop but also to provide some fall and early spring grazing.
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Hay feeding options to stretch short hay supplies
Arkansas’ drought has made hay in short supply and what’s available is expensive, raising the importance of stretching every ounce.
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Prepping pastures for next year
A farmer's most economical forage harvesters are livestock, says a University of Missouri Extension agronomist.
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