August 15, 2003 Change Grazing Management During Drought LINCOLN, Neb. — Drought-damaged pastures in parts of Nebraska are limiting livestock feed, but producers can graze, chop or bale crops to salvage value and feed hungry cattle, University of Nebraska specialists said. MoreAugust 15, 2003 With Sufficient Moisture Turnips, Oats Can Provide Quality Fall and Winter Feed LINCOLN, Neb. — Now is prime time to grow fall and winter feeds. Even if summer rains don't occur, turnips and oats for grazing are the best choices if provided with additional irrigation, University of Nebraska forage specialists said. MoreAugust 14, 2003 Grazing Seminars Scheduled for This Fall LINCOLN, Neb. — The ninth fall seminar series offered by the University of Nebraska's Center for Grassland Studies will feature faculty and guest lecturers on topics ranging from grazing and grassland birds in the Sandhills to using grasses as biofuels. MoreJuly 9, 2003 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 11-12 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2003 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug.11-12 at Kearney will provide a national forum for discussion of grazing strategies and management. MoreJuly 7, 2003 Small Grain Hay May Contain Levels Of Nitrate Dangerous For Cattle LINCOLN, Neb. — Hay sustains cattle, but hay made from small grains also can contain dangerously high nitrate levels, a University of Nebraska specialist said. MoreJune 16, 2003 Reconsider Pasture Weed Control This Summer LINCOLN, Neb. — Mid-June is a popular time to spray pasture weeds. However, many weeds can be good feed if grazed while young and tender, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreMay 27, 2003 Brush Creek Ranch Conference, Field Day June 20-21 LINCOLN, Neb. — The Brush Creek Ranch Grazing Conference and Field Day will be June 20-21 at the ranch near Atkinson. MoreMay 13, 2003 Despite Recent Rains, Take Caution Grazing This Spring LINCOLN, Neb. — Don't be fooled by recent rain and greening pastures. Below ground, many pastures still are suffering from last year's drought, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreApril 23, 2003 IANR Faculty, Staff Receive Exemplary Service Awards LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln cow-calf and forage systems team and one staff member were honored this week by NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. MoreApril 16, 2003 Prescribed Burning Can Be Dangerous This Dry Spring LINCOLN, Neb. — Prescribed burning on most Nebraska grasslands this spring isn't recommended, especially on grasslands that will be grazed or cut for hay later this summer, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. More |
