May 28, 2024
Warm-season annual forages are fast-growing, high-quality species that can supplement production and quality to support animal performance...


May 28, 2024
There is something charming about the colorful contrast of red cattle against the backdrop of green grass and a bright blue sky...


April 30, 2024
Below are examples of alfalfa and grass prices being paid FOB barn/stack (except for those noted as delivered, which are indicated by a "d" in the table below) for selected states at the en...


April 23, 2024
"Should I shred my pastures?” This is a question asked by many beef cattle and forage producers...


Jan. 30, 2024
January 2, 2024• Cattle and calves on feed for the U.S. slaughter market in feedlots over 1,000 head capacity totaled 12 million on December 1. The inventory was 3% greater than the previous year. P...


Jan. 29, 2024
This past fall, I had the opportunity to visit several different regions across the U.S. and drove many miles of two-lane roads around the countryside...


Jan. 25, 2024
In my role as an extension specialist, my team and I conduct many research trials related to grazing management and conserved forage production...


Oct. 31, 2023
October 3, 2023• Dairy Forage Seminars start Wednesday at World Dairy Expo. Click here for the presentation schedule.• The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded...


July 11, 2023
After attending the highly anticipated parades and firework displays, it may feel like the dog days of summer are on a downward trend toward the fall...


June 27, 2023
June 6, 2023• Pasture grasshopper populations are on the rise in western Nebraska. • Seed warm-season annuals now to boost forage supplies. • Dry conditions across the Midwest fa...