What to Do with Down Corn?
Here in Nebraska, down corn has been an issue for cattle producers who want to graze corn stalks. Due to a late harvest and weather patterns creating high winds, many corn fields have ears of corn just lying on the [...]
6 Cautions When Grazing Cover Crops
Grazing cover crops can be a cost-effective way to achieve multiple productions goals. Cover crops can provide ground cover to prevent erosion, improve soil health over time, and provide nutrition to beef cattle. However, cover crops are not a fool [...]
Concepts on Hay Analysis for Horses with Metabolic Conditions
Over the past year, when I receive phone calls from equine enthusiasts, they all seem to have the same question. What do I need to analyze my hay for a horse that has been diagnosed with Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Cushing’s [...]
4 Considerations For Feeding Hail Damaged Forage And Crop Residues
Here in Central Nebraska we have experienced several mid-summer thunderstorms. These hail producing storms have wreaked havoc on crops and forage productivity, particularly in the Broken Bow and Ansley areas. As producers move forward with crop insurance, they will also [...]