As the new year begins, it is important to look back at pasture and forage production conditions to understand what to focus on for the coming year. As of late October, much of Nebraska was in ...

Developing a grazing management plan plays an important role in the sustainability and productivity of livestock operations. A well-thought-out grazing plan can lead to healthier pastures, increased ...

USDA’s Pasture, Rangeland and Forage is an area-based insurance plan that covers pasture, rangeland or forage used to feed livestock by insuring against the lack of precipitation. In the event the ...

“Cattle producers welcome the rain, but it leads to muddy pastures and proper management is needed for optimum grazing the rest of the year,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension ...

New research on using plants other than grass in pastures show major environmental benefits and cost savings for farmers. The research, carried out by UCD's School of Agriculture and Food Science, ...

Forage production and its nutritional management are fundamental to sustaining pasture-based livestock systems across diverse agroecological regions. This field integrates advanced agronomic practices ...

Farmers routinely tackle tough weed problems in corn and soybeans, understanding that crops yield better with less competition for moisture, nutrients and sunlight. The same is true for forages, ...

Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields. Weeds also impact the aesthetic value of a pasture. Therefore, producers may choose to initiate ...

Lucknow: The state govt has undertaken a project to develop pastures in gram panchayats across the state. The programme, which aims to enhance rural development and increase livestock productivity, ...

Research comparing pastures with multiple types of plants to those with less variety shows surprising results in land productivity and soil health. Getting more for less is an attractive concept. But ...