The University of Nebraska is conducting research around the idea of integrating cattle and cropping systems to best use the resources in Eastern Nebraska. Recently, a field day was held at ENREC (formerly ARDC) near Mead to showcase this work.  The proceedings for the field day are available at https://go.unl.edu/2018capturingvalueresources.

Topics discussed:

• The UNL Beef Systems Initiative: Can we sustainably produce more with the same resources?
• Nitrate toxicity: What is the potential when grazing cover crops?
• Oats planted after corn harvest: How much grazing can we get?
• Can improved bromegrass and switchgrass varieties be used for year round grazing? 
• Grazing rye planted in corn and soybean systems: How do the cattle and crops perform?

For additional information or questions, contact:

Kristen Ulmer, Nebraska Extension Educator (kristen.ulmer@unl.edu)

Mary Drewnoski, UNL Beef Systems Specialist (mary.drewnoski@unl.edu)