Would you like to grow your grass knowledge and better understand range and pasture resources? Nebraska Extension will host a six-session webinar series on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning October 23 through November 9 from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. CT that will explain the basics of knowing, growing and grazing grass. 

Topics will include:

•           Identifying key grass species you want more of in your pastures.

•           Understanding factors that influence grass growth and vigor on your operation.

•           Calculating stocking rates and what the numbers mean for grazing management.

•           Developing a grazing plan for your resource base, including drought management decision dates.

•           Using the USDA Web Soil Survey to see what grass production could be.

•           Understanding Pasture Range and Forage (PRF) insurance as a drought risk management tool.

Cost is $85 per person and includes a copy of Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains and a resource notebook with Nebraska Extension NebGuides and Circulars.  The course will be limited to 25 participants. To register, go to https://go.unl.edu/Knowing_Grass. Register by Oct 16 to ensure participants receive webinar resources before the series begins. A computer and internet connection will be needed to participate in the webinar series.

For questions about the webinar series, please contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator at 308-235-3122 or aberger2@unl.edu.