Are you getting enough rain? What management decisions do you have in place if it stops raining? Below are some past BeefWatch articles and BeefWatch webinars that may help you with management decisions related to drought.
April 1, 2018, Stretching Grass while Maintaining Cattle in the Pasture
February 8, 2021 Grazing and Forage Management During and After Drought
May 1, 2021 Feed, Ship or Sell – Three Options to Reduce Stocking Rates
June 1, 2021 New Drought Center Dashboard Steps Ranchers Through Key Questions
April 1, 2022 - Pastures and Drought: Response and Impact
April 1, 2022 - Drought Planning Trigger Dates
May 1, 2022 - Limit Feeding with a Bale Feeder, Bunk and a Bucket
June 1, 2022 - Coping with Effects of High Feed Prices and Possible Drought in 2022
June 1, 2022 - Tools for Adjusting Stocking Rates during Drought
2021 BeefWatch Webinar Series Drought Management:
March 2: Preparing to Make Decisions During a Drought
March 9: The Forecast is Hot and Dry - What are My Options?
March 16: Pre-During-Post Drought Management of Rangelands
March 23: Alternative Forage Options During a Drought
March 30: Stretching Forage to Meet Cow Requirements During a Drought
Topics covered:
Pasture & range, Grazing systems & best practices, Weather, Drought