Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Pasture”
A farm wife from central Nebraska puts into perspective the help that’s coming to areas affected by the wildfires that continue. She did some math and says that a loaded semi can carry about 28 tons of hay, mostly alfalfa, and at today’s market prices that equals about $2,500 donation for each semi. Officials are trying to keep track of a count of how …
With the state of Georgia beginning to turn green, UGA Forage Specialist Dr. Lisa Baxter is urging producers to have patience in developing plans for spring applications. We caught up with Dr. Baxter to learn more. Dr Baxter said, “So while the state of Georgia is certainly turning green, which is a welcome sign, it’s far from green up for the …
Cattle producers are wondering what might become of their pastures after recent cold weather across the state. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia to learn more. Baxter said, “The big question that I’m getting right now with this not unseemly cold weather, but man it has been prolonged to say the least, is are my …
Cattle producers are always looking to improve their pastures for their cattle herds and Envu has solutions for producers to consider. We caught up with Jack Conroy with Envu during NCBA’s CattleCon to learn more. Conroy said, “Rezilon’s a pre-emerge herbicide for warm season grasses in Bermuda which helps a lot of these producers manage hard to control weeds like crabgrass and …
Corteva Agriscience Showcases DuraCor® and NovaGraz™ for Improved Pasture Management Corteva Agriscience is providing cattle producers with effective options to improve pasture conditions and maximize forage utilization. We caught up with Rachel Walker of Corteva Agriscience at NCBA’s CattleCon to discuss practical solutions for forage management and pasture weed control. Walker emphasized that successful cattle pasture management starts with maximizing …
UGA Extension Shares Weed Control Tips as Grazing Season Approaches As livestock producers begin evaluating grazing considerations and making management decisions for the upcoming season, early weed control is emerging as a key priority. To help producers plan ahead, Dr. Lisa Baxter with the University of Georgia shared recommendations focused on proactive pasture and hay field management. “The summer weeds …
Nofence Grazing Technology Offers a New Alternative to Traditional Fencing With the rising cost of permanent fencing and the labor required to move temporary fence, livestock producers are increasingly looking for more efficient grazing solutions. Nofence Grazing Technology is offering an innovative alternative through virtual fencing, helping producers manage livestock while reducing time, labor, and infrastructure expenses. We caught up …
Contract Grazing Gains Interest as Row Crop Farmers Seek New Income Opportunities Across the country, row crop producers are feeling the financial pressure of high input costs and low commodity prices, which continue to tighten profit margins heading into 2026. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger crop markets, many farmers are actively exploring alternative income streams to help …
Forage Production Takes Center Stage at the Sunbelt Ag Expo Forage production is a critical part of raising healthy, productive livestock, and this year’s Sunbelt Ag Expo highlighted innovative ways to improve hay and pasture management. Attendees from across the Southeast gathered to explore the latest tools, technologies, and products designed to help producers boost their forage yields and improve …
Record-Breaking Year for Hay Contest at 2025 Sunbelt Ag Expo The hay contest at Sunbelt Ag Expo continues to be a source of pride for hay producers across the Southeast. We caught up with Dr. Lisa Baxter to learn about the highlights of this year’s competition, including a record-breaking number of entries and standout winners. “This is our 21st year …
