Weed Control

Weed control more critical than ever
02/13/2013 6:00:00 AM
Among the impacts of drought, reduced competition from desirable pasture and range forage can allow weedy plants to gain a foothold and spread, further reducing forage production. And with feed prices at record levels, standing forage is a precious resource for cow-calf and stocker operators. FULL STORY »

Kochia forage shows potential
01/25/2012 6:00:00 AM
Farmers and ranchers know kochia plants, either as weeds, emergency forage, or both. Two species of kochia commonly grow in the United States and while they differ significantly, they can be confused with each other. FULL STORY »

Maximizing glyphosate efficacy
02/22/2011 10:14:16 AM
Many producers think glyphosate is no longer working for them. In some areas of the U.S., we are seeing glyphosate-resistant weeds. One strategy to prevent herbicide-resistant weeds from developing is to get a good kill with all herbicides that are used. Following are several actions you can take to get the most out of your glyphosate application. FULL STORY »

Improved grass equals stronger profits
02/10/2011 2:17:55 PM
Several years ago, Mark and Liana DeWeese, owners of Double D Ranch, purchased 30 acres of native pasture adjacent to their original 90-acre site outside Claremore, Okla. The new pasture was riddled with invasive weeds, including sumac, blackberries and many other eastern Oklahoma weeds. FULL STORY »

Multi-season burns benefit pastures
11/09/2010 12:00:00 AM
To the untrained eye, grass is grass. But for the nutrition and palates of wildlife and cattle, the grass is as different as roast beef and green beans or potato chips and dip are to humans, according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist. FULL STORY »

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1. New animal identification rules aid disease traceability
2. Oklahoma producers have access to new OQBN tool
3. Survey reveals most Americans in favor of COOL
4. Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
5. Purdue's beef evaluation program receives 10,000th bull
6. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast

1. Michigan hay buyers should plan purchases early
2. U.S. cattle placements rise in April as feed costs subside
3. Ag markets were mixed to start the new week
4. Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
5. Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
6. New school lunch beef recipes win approval from kids, foodservice

1. Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
2. BeefTalk: How do we get the next generation to raise beef?
3. 2014 Farm Bill: Are we near an agreement?
4. Farm bill and immigration reform action needed
5. Boxed beef hits record highs, cattle weak to lower