The USDA is allowing producers to graze, hay or cut cover crops on prevented-planting acres beginning Sept. 1.
Forages
Test forages for nitrates prior to grazing or haying.
Grazing too early in the spring can result in decreased forage production the entire grazing season.
Producers may need to stretch hay supplies with grain or grain byproducts.
Attendees will learn about the latest research on grazing cover crops.
Making corn silage requires moisture for proper fermentation.
Planting summer annual forage crops could be an option where moisture is adequate for emergence or rain still may come.
Nutrition and meat quality were among the topics NDSU animal scientists have been studying.
NDSU Extension specialists offer fall grazing advice.
Producers with cover crops available for grazing and those wanting their livestock to graze on cover crops can connect through NDSU’s FeedList.
An Excel program can give producers a quick estimate of payments.
Canola has a nutrient content that’s similar to alfalfa.
NDSU Extension specialists offer tips on preventing nitrate poisoning.
Clipping drought-stressed alfalfa will not help it regrow faster when rainfall or moisture comes back.
Rangeland grazed too early can take years to recover.
Rental rates depend on a number of factors.
Feed intake, breeding systems and finishing diets are among the topics NDSU animal scientists have been studying.
Corn residue can be a good option for extending the grazing season, but too much grain can cause digestive upsets and other health issues.
Choosing a date for the hay harvest depends on many factors.
Newer stands usually are more winter hardy.
Grazing native range grasses too early can reduce forage production.
NDSU research shows early intensive grazing has reduced bluegrass growth.
Depending on the region, a broad selection of nine to 18 crops are compared.
Inadequate nutrition can cause cows to lose weight and body condition.
Sweet clover contains a high level of a chemical that can be converted to an anticoagulant.
Beef cattle nutrition, breeding and bedding were among the subjects NDSU researchers studied in 2013.
Weigh the risk of winter injury against the need for forage when deciding whether to harvest alfalfa in the fall.
The 2013 growing season was unusual for pasture production and quality across North Dakota.
NDSU researchers are comparing drylot and pasture cow-calf beef production systems.
High hay prices mean producers need to improve yields and reduce waste.
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