Pasture & Rangeland http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland RSS Feed for Pasture & Rangeland en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 21:30:56 GMT Grass tetany possible this spring http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Grass-tetany-possible-this-spring-208662761.html Sufficient rainfall (greater than average in some regions) has many North Dakota pastures set for abundant, rapid forage growth this spring. Producers should examine pastures for post-tornado debris http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Producers-should-examine-pastures-for-post-tornado-debris--208504431.html Insulation and building debris from severe storm events such as the May 19-20 tornadoes that struck Oklahoma can litter pastures, causing potentially significant negative effects on livestock health and an agricultural operation’s economic bottom line. Another droughty summer forecast for West Texas http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Another-droughty-summer-forecast-for-West-Texas-208345631.html Though recent storms promised to reset the drought button for a large part of East Texas, the western half of the state will likely see below-normal precipitation from now through August, according to a Texas A&M University climatologist. To raise quality, make hay before seeds set http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/To-raise-quality-make-hay-before-seeds-set-207881211.html “Don’t delay making hay,” says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension. If you are ready to bale it, have you planned to save it? http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/If-you-are-ready-to-bale-it-have-you-planned-to-save-it-207717291.html Beef producers should recognize the value of forages in their operations. Beef animals are ruminants and are designed to function on adequate supplies of good quality forage. Tight forage supplies are forcing changes in 2013 planting season http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Tight-forage-supplies-are-forcing-changes-in-2013-planting-season-207706181.html Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if producers wait too long to order their seed. Overcoming breeding challenges on fescue pastures http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Overcoming-breeding-challenges-on-fescue-pastures-207705451.html A large number of Kentucky beef producers have spring-calving cow herds that graze fescue pastures. Weed control in pastures and hay fields http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Weed-control-in-pastures-and-hay-fields-207212381.html Now that summer is upon us and some dry days have arrived, producers have started making hay. With this increase in activity, I have received quite a few calls regarding weed control in hay fields. Slow-growing pastures need more warmth, not added fertility http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Slow-growing-pastures-need-more-warmth-not-added-fertility-206919381.html After a long, slow start, pasture grass just needs more time and warm weather. Conservation makes a difference in drought-stricken areas http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Conservation-makes-a-difference-in-drought-stricken-areas-205990411.html For months, South Texas ranchers have been struggling to keep cattle fed and watered through extraordinary drought conditions.