BeefWatch Articles

Switchgrass field, sampling, and stage sorting. Photo credits: Carolina Córdova

February 5, 2025

Nature's Algorithm: Tiller Demography in Perennial Forage Grass, Explained

Carolina Córdova, Assistant Professor and Statewide Soil Health Specialist

Cattle strip grazing a field

October 25, 2024

Getting more out of fall and winter grazing

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator

October 16, 2024

Test, don’t guess: Sampling and testing hay

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

September 27, 2024

Plan Now to Purchase Your Hay Supplies

Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator; T.L. Meyer, Nebraska Extension Educator

Nitrogen nurse tank

April 17, 2024

Don't use tanks that have been used to haul fertilizer for hauling drinking water for cattle

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist

February 28, 2024

Adjusting stocking rates, weed management and fire break recovery after a fire

Nebraska Extension Crops & Livestock teams

January 31, 2024

Determining how much forage a beef cow needs per day

Rick Rasby, Nebraska Extension Specialist

January 29, 2024

Pasture & Forage Minute: Pasture lease considerations

Jerry Volesky, Extension Range and Forage Specialist

January 22, 2024

Pasture & Forage Minute: Reviewing last year and planning for this year

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator