Pasture & Rangeland http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland RSS Feed for Pasture & Rangeland en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 18:42:49 GMT Drought recedes, but conditions still dicey in some regions http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Drought-recedes-but-conditions-still-dicey-in-some-regions-152640265.html The drought continued to recede with less than 14 percent of the state rated as being in an exceptional or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor and Texas AgriLife Extension Service personnel. Pasture weed control http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Pasture-weed-control-152285285.html Due to the 2011 drought, there has been a large influx of hay into the South­ern Great Plains. Within this hay, weeds – some not native to the region – have been inadvertently distributed into many pastures. Dryness creeps north in Missouri http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Dryness-creeps-north-in-Missouri-152283325.html MU climatologist encourages farmers, residents in drought-stricken areas to share observations and impacts online. NCBA Op-Ed: Ranchers’ rights are being trampled http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/NCBA-Op-Ed-Ranchers-rights-are-being-trampled-152070525.html Livestock grazing is an important part of the rich ranching tradition in America. One need to look no farther than the iconic images of cowboys driving huge herds of cattle across open land to realize how big a part ranching has played in American history. Drought Monitor: Rainfall eases in south-central U.S. http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Drought-Monitor-Rainfall-eases-in-south-central-US-151880805.html During the next 5 days (May 17-21), periods of rain will continue to provide drought relief in the southern Atlantic States, particularly across Florida’s peninsula. Grazing lands get respect and multi-discipline focus http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Grazing-lands-get-respect-and-multi-discipline-focus-151724475.html Grazing lands get no respect. Often designated as “undeveloped” land, it is a term suggesting wastelands waiting for a worthy purpose. Texas crop, weather: Rains jump-start cotton planting http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Texas-crop-weather-Rains-jump-start-cotton-planting-151573515.html The forecast for Texas cotton remains mixed, depending upon which part of the state you’re talking about, said Dr. Gaylon Morgan, associate professor and Texas AgriLife Extension Service state cotton specialist, College Station. Poisonous plants: Manage the risk http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Poisonous-Plants-Manage-the-risk-151441255.html A variety of plants that occur as normal constituents of native pastures can accumulate toxic compounds and represent a risk to grazing livestock if they are consumed. Arkansas drought. It’s back http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Arkansas-drought-Its-back-151162095.html A year ago, eastern Arkansas farmers who looked out and saw water where their farmland was, wondered if they’d get a crop planted. Dicey odds for continued drought http://www.cattlenetwork.com/cattle-resources/pasture-rangeland/Dicey-odds-for-continued-drought-151137945.html A “coin toss” is how a Texas drought expert describes the forecast for rainfall across the state this season.