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Beyond alfalfa, livestock producers turn to a range of forage crops, which are covered in this section.

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Cross-fence pastures with electric fence you already own

May 12, 2021

The practice can result in better use of forage resources.

Still haven’t cut winter forage? 4 steps for success

May 11, 2021

It’s been a wet, cool spring, but one thing you shouldn’t do is use Roundup to increase dry matter.

The Nebraska State Variety Testing Program wheat test plots

Crop variety testing program moves west

May 04, 2021

The Nebraska State Variety Testing Program has focused on winter wheat, but now it will establish trials on a...

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Use tools to correctly time first cutting

Apr 27, 2021

Ask the Experts: Ron Hoover, Mark Sulc and Phil Kaatz discuss when to properly time first-cut alfalfa and the various tools that can help.

Use solar power to dry first-cut winter forage

Apr 26, 2021

Mowing without conditioning can preserve high-quality forage, but tedding is key.

Gear up for grazing with strong management plans

Apr 26, 2021

The spring sets the tone for the entire grazing season.

Harvest prairie hay early for best quality

Apr 26, 2021

Depleting too much of the prairie hay crop could be detrimental for next year’s crop and beyond.

What to know when fertilizing pastures

Apr 21, 2021

Cropping Systems: Here's a look at some considerations, including forage production needs, species and forage management.

Could you manage your pastures better?

Apr 19, 2021

Rate yourself with this 10-point self-help checklist.

What’s your forage potential at green-up?

Mar 30, 2021

Forage Fodder: Yield potential was largely established last fall, but a good checkup now will dictate management this spring.

Should you replace thinning alfalfa?

Mar 17, 2021

Peak production is usually reached during the second or third year. After that, evaluate options.

Learn to manage drought-stressed pastures

Mar 16, 2021

It’s time to start evaluating pastures and prepare them for the 2021 grazing season.

Record Nebraska corn production estimated from year-end surveys

Mar 16, 2021

NASS says that corn production in the state reached about 1.79 billion bushels in 2020.

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