August 27, 2001 Watch Harvested Summer Grasses for Nitrates LINCOLN, Neb. — Weather-stressed summer grasses may have high nitrate levels this year, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. Producers can use several strategies to reduce the danger to their cattle from nitrate poisoning. MoreAugust 24, 2001 Check Corn Silage for Proper Moisture LINCOLN, Neb.— Some producers may need to hurry to chop drought-stressed corn for silage before the corn is too dry. A simple test can help determine the ideal time to chop, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreAugust 24, 2001 Don't Wait to Make Silage from Drought-Injured Corn LINCOLN, Neb. - Heat and lack of rain have caused dryland corn to dry rapidly the past few weeks. If the corn is to be made into silage, the fields may be ready to chop now, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreJune 12, 2001 Grazing Fescue Can Be Detrimental to Livestock LINCOLN, Neb. — The most widely used pasture grass in the United States may actually be harmful to livestock. MoreJune 5, 2001 Grazing Advice Available at Conference Aug. 13-14 LINCOLN, Neb. — Understanding the beef business, learning market strategies and balancing land as pasture for cattle and habitat for wildlife will be among the topics covered at the 2001 Nebraska Grazing Conference in Kearney. MoreApril 13, 2001 Alternative Cattle Feeds Make Dollars and Sense This Year NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The ghost of last year's drought is back to haunt Nebraska producers. Dry weather reduced hay production last summer, resulting in low supplies this year. What's available may be high-priced and lower quality. Alternative feeds may help cattle producers maintain profitability and animal health this year, a University of Nebraska beef specialist said. MoreMarch 22, 2001 U.S. Has Safety Net to Prevent Entrance of Foot-and-Mouth Disease An overview of foot-and-mouth-disease LINCOLN, Neb. — While foot-and-mouth disease is making headlines in Europe and elsewhere, officials in the United States are working hard to keep the financially devastating disease out of this country, a University of Nebraska dairy and beef veterinarian said. More October 13, 2000 High Nitrates Pose Concern In Corn, Annual Forages With sidebar NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - High nitrates could be a problem for cattle producers planning to feed or graze annual forages such as corn, cane, grain sorghum, millet and Sudan grass, a University of Nebraska range specialist warns. More October 13, 2000 Nitrate Kit Available to Veterinarians NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The biggest concern when interpreting nitrate results for corn stalks and other forages is knowing the form of nitrate being reported, said a University of Nebraska veterinarian. MoreOctober 12, 2000 USDA Grant Aids NU Research to Identify On-Farm E. coli Controls LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska agricultural scientists have received a $950,000 grant to develop better ways to measure E. coli 0157:H7's prevalence in pens of cattle and to identify control strategies. More |
