By Sean Hubbard STILLWATER, Okla. Do not believe the rumors. Money actually does grow on trees, or least there is money in trees. Any plant or animal that can be grown extensively for profit or subsistence is a crop. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Weeds in warm-season pastures can be an annual battle, and producers should prepare their spray equipment to win the war, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Sprayer calibration is an important part of pasture management. Producers should check […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
WASHINGTON (February 7, 2018) – Today Niels Hansen, Secretary/Treasurer of the Public Lands Council and a member of NCBA, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to explain how onerous federal regulations undermine conservation goals. “Cattle […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Alliance Plans Fescue Schools
on January 31, 2018
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Ways to replace toxic tall fescue pastures keep improving as renovations move across the Fescue Belt from Missouri to Georgia. Five grazing schools in five states in March will clarify a complex system, says Craig Roberts, University […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Five Pasture Improvements to Begin in January
on January 26, 2018
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Land, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Soil Testing
Dean Kreager, OSU Extension AgNR Educator, Licking County (this article originally published in Farm & Dairy) New Year’s Day has come and gone, as have some of our New Year’s resolutions: eat less junk food, go to the gym […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BeefTalk: Healthy Soil Buffers Human Inadequacies
on January 23, 2018
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Production practices that reduce soil disturbance, increase plant diversity, add animal diversity and maintain living roots are a positive step. Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service Perhaps a healthy soil is a good buffer to our own inadequacies. As […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New AgriLife Extension site, publication answer ‘burning’ questions with latest info Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Morgan Russell, 325-653-4576, morgan.russell@ag.tamu.edu SAN ANGELO – As prescribed fire gains popularity as a range management tool, so does the need for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How to get More out of your Pastures and Improve Water Quality
on December 14, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Environment, Forage, Land, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Soil Testing
Bob Hendershot, Retired State Grassland Conservationist, NRCS Improving your pasture management skills will grow more forage that will have higher quality that will better feed your livestock and make you more money. A better pasture should just keep getting better […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
(SALT LAKE CITY – December 4, 2017) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council applauded the White House’s announcement that Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments will be reduced in size. The announcement – which follows […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Create the Future
on November 20, 2017
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The well-known saying is something along the lines of “You never know what the future holds.” We all know what that means. It is saying that you don’t know what will happen tomorrow, often encouraging us to not worry about […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Grazing Bites: Estimating Feed Resource Inventory vs The Needs
on November 16, 2017
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Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist I really don’t know what happened to the fall. It seems like it should still be September, not November, but the weather is now starting to confirm the date and the realization that winter […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Water Distribution an Important Aspect of Pasture Management
on November 14, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Water
Clif Little, OSU Extension Guernsey County (this article appeared previously in The Ohio Farmer on-line) A plentiful, properly located source of quality water is an important element of a pasture management system Planned paddocks, good fencing, improved forages, grazing management, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When the Ideal Grazing Scenario Does Not Work
on November 13, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Drought, Grazing, Land, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Weather
Chris Penrose, OSU Extension, Morgan County (previously published in Farm & Dairy) Over the years, I have been asked “What is the ideal number of paddocks to have?” There are many factors involved and everyone’s situation is different, but if […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Great Plains Grazing to host ‘New Insights into Flash Droughts across the United States’ webinar
on November 10, 2017
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Free webinar open to anyone interested in ‘flash droughts’ and how they affect agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Flash droughts are characterized by the rapid onset and development of drought conditions. These types of droughts can adversely affect vegetation health by […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pasture and Grass Hayland Grubs
on November 6, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Grazing, Hay, Land, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management
By Jerry Volesky, NE Extension Range and Forage Specialist, and Dave Boxler, NE Extension Educator There have been several inquiries from landowners in central Nebraska concerning damage to pasture and hay meadows from grubs. Affected areas have included subirrigated meadows […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you are thinking about buying a piece of property with crop or forage production as a significant goal, the following questions can help you decide if the property will work for you. Is the terrain suitable? Relatively level and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
When negotiating a land transaction, be sure you know what you are buying. Addressing the following economic considerations, while not a comprehensive list, will help make a land purchase an enjoyable experience. Easy-to-Miss Considerations It is more common than one […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How to Evaluate Property for Raising Cattle
on November 1, 2017
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Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Land, Land Values, Ranch Management, Range and Pasture, Range Management, Soil Testing, Water
When buying land for cattle production, there are some unique characteristics to consider before signing a contract. These characteristics include: stocking rate, forage quality and type, soil type and fertility, terrain and slope of the land, water sources in each […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Kansas State, Nebraska Specialists to Discuss Cattle Production on Limited Pastures
on October 30, 2017
at 9:53 am
Posted In: A, ACMC, Cattle, Grazing, Industry Events, Kansas State University, Mangement Tools, Ranch Management
Meetings at three sites in two states explore forage systems, feeding and cover crops MANHATTAN, Kan. – Researchers and extension specialists at Kansas State University and the University of Nebraska are hosting a series of three meetings in December aimed […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – Imagine you’re walking the cereal aisle at your favorite grocery store. Are you reading labels? Scanning prices? Thinking about weeds? If you’re like most American consumers, weeds probably aren’t at the forefront of your mind when buying […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…