Range and Forage

Wednesday March 13, 2024
Spring Annual Forages
It’s not too early to begin thinking about planting spring forages. Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky talks about what options producers have and how to anticipate the need for extra feed.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/spring-annual-forages

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Wednesday February 21, 2024
Spring Annual Forages
With spring not far off, now is the time to start planning and thinking about any spring annual forages you want to plant. Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky says there are plenty of options including the traditional planting of oats.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/spring-annual-forages

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Tuesday December 26, 2023
What to Know About Feeding Road Ditch Hay to Cows
Did you harvest roadside or “ditch hay” this year to supplement your winter feed? Nebraska Extension Educator Troy Walz says there are several things for you to think about and keep in mind as you feed.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/what-know-about-feeding-road-ditch-hay-cows

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Friday December 15, 2023
Understanding the Grass Value in Nebraska
Understanding the value of grass and the opportunities available to grow and harvest more of it are fundamental to ranch success. Nebraska Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson talks about properly managing grassland on your operation and why it’s important.MP3
https://lancaster.unl.edu/christmas-tree

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Wednesday November 29, 2023
Rotational Grazing Benefits
Cattle can sometimes be picky, or hungry eaters which can lead to issues when grazing pastures. Nebraska Extension Forage Systems Educator Ben Beckman says implementing rotational, or strip grazing can be beneficial to both your cattle and pastures.MP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQNPq089kiE

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Wednesday August 30, 2023
Drought Damaged Smooth Bromegrass Pastures
Pastures in eastern Nebraska have had a tough time recovering from drought conditions. Extension’s Daren Redfearn and Ben Beckman talk about strategies for managing damaged pastures. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pros-and-cons-fall-planting-winter-and-spring-small-grains

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Wednesday August 23, 2023
Fall Planting Winter and Spring Small Grains
Small grains are a great way to supplement livestock feed and improve soil health. Nebraska Extension Forage and Crop Residue Specialist Daren Redfearn talks about small grain planting dates and selections that may work for your operation.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pros-and-cons-fall-planting-winter-and-spring-small-grains

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Monday July 17, 2023
2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference
Ranchers should make plans to attend the 2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference being held August 8-9 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. UNL Agronomy-Horticulture Professor Daren Redfearn talks about what attendees will learn at the conference. MP3
https://grassland.unl.edu/

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Monday July 10, 2023
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
Producers looking for forage options have several good choices for planting in July or delaying until August. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about what producers should consider planting now or later this summer. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/annual-forage-options-july-or-august-planting

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Tuesday June 27, 2023
Controlling Pasture Grasshoppers
Much of Nebraska has had several years of below normal precipitation, which may allow grasshoppers to become a problem. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Dave Boxler says you can determine economic thresholds by counting the number of grasshoppers using the square foot method.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/pasture-grasshoppers

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The Red Cedar Problem
UNL Woody Invasions Ecologist Dillon Fogerty says eastern red cedar is threatening Nebraska’s grassland and offers some strategies to help control it. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/defend-core-grow-core-tackling-eastern-redcedar-encroachment-nebraska%E2%80%99s-grasslands

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Leafy Spurge Control Through Mapping
Leafy spurge can overrun areas around your fields if not managed properly. Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman says mapping and timing of treatments will help control the noxious weed.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/mapping-key-part-spring-leafy-spurge-control-strategy

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Monday June 5, 2023
Baleage or Haylage?
Baleage or haylage are often terms that are used interchangeably, but there are differences. Former Nebraska Extension Educator Brad Schick explains these differences and talks about how either can be beneficial to your operation.MP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCVivNkNm2g

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Thursday April 27, 2023
Prescribed Burning
Prescribed burning is an ideal way to control red cedar and weeds while improving grass stands. Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist Jerry Volesky talks about what’s involved when burning pasture and CRP lands.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/prescribed-burn

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Tuesday April 25, 2023
Controlling Musk Thistle
Favorable rains and short pastures have created the right conditions for lots of thistles this spring. Nebraska Extension Educator Gary Stone says now is the ideal time for controlling these plants.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2020/nebraska-invasive-weed-musk-thistle

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