April 4, 2003 Adding Magnesium to Cattle, Sheep Diets Can Help Prevent Grass Tetany LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers who will graze rye, wheat or triticale this spring need to take precautions to prevent grass tetany in their cattle or sheep, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreApril 4, 2003 Grazing Early Season Grasses and Weeds Will Help This Spring LINCOLN, Neb. — Most forage experts are recommending producers delay pasture grazing this spring to allow plant roots to recover from last year's drought, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. However, grazing early season grasses and weeds can actually help pasture regrowth. MoreMarch 26, 2003 Avoid Grazing Severely Damaged, Drought-Stricken Pastures LINCOLN, Neb. — Some pastures are in such bad shape that they shouldn't be grazed this summer, University of Nebraska rangeland and forage specialists say. On others, careful grazing management will be critical. MoreNovember 26, 2002 Much Disparity Likely in Nebraska's Ag Incomes This Year LINCOLN, Neb. — Call this the year of the "haves" and "have nots" for Nebraska agriculture. MoreNovember 12, 2002 Feeding Hay Wisely Can Save Money LINCOLN, Neb. — Feeding hay more efficiently this fall and winter can save producers up to 45 percent of their supply, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreOctober 18, 2002 Grazing Soybean Stubble Requires Supplementing Protein LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers putting their cattle out to graze soybean stubble this fall need to be sure their herds are getting enough protein, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. MoreOctober 10, 2002 Blending, Testing Key To Managing Corn Molds This Harvest Season LINCOLN, Neb. — With elevated levels of mold toxins showing up in corn this fall, it is important for growers to match proper management practices with the grain's end use, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist said. MoreOctober 1, 2002 Graze or Bale Cornstalks This Fall For Extra Cattle Feed LINCOLN, Neb. — With Nebraska pastures depleted by drought, hay prices high and supplies tight, using cornstalks to their fullest could be especially important this winter for cattle producers, said Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska forage specialist. MoreSeptember 25, 2002 Drying Grain Quickly Will Limit Mycotoxins LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn growers need to keep a close eye on their corn's moisture content and dry down their grain as soon as possible to reduce fungus-related corn diseases this fall, a University of Nebraska plant pathologist said. MoreSeptember 5, 2002 Manage and Prepare Pastures Now For Next Spring's Grazing LINCOLN, Neb. — Producers need to find options now for next year's pastures, a University of Nebraska forage specialist said. More |
