Limited snowmelt and rainfall could affect the quality of water in pastures.

Knowing the predominant grass species on a livestock operation is important for ranchers because not all grass is created equally.

Bad weather and poor cow nutrition are the leading causes of weak calf syndrome.

["Low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production.", ""]

Water quality is as important as quantity for livestock in drought conditions.

A 10 percent loss of body water is fatal to most domestic livestock species.

Pasture Turnout Critical for Optimal Forage Production

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

Good growth of forage this spring could lead to grass tetany in cattle.

Monitoring helps determine how much forage has been consumed.