Winter Interseeding Legumes

Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Educator Legumes are well-known for their ability to pull nitrogen from the air and fix it in a form useable by plants. Photo credit Troy Walz. From a forage perspective, winter is typically a time for using the resources we have on hand and planning ahead to next year’s growing season.  However, there may be some opportunity to take this time to improve your…

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Calving Season – Not the Time to Skimp on Nutrition

Karla H. Wilke, UNL Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Because feed resources have likely been tight this winter, now is a good time to assess BCS of the cows and send feed samples to a commercial laboratory for nutrient analysis. Photo credit Troy Walz. The 2020 drought across the Great Plains has made hay scarce for many producers. Additionally, the pandemic has affected oil prices which in turn has impacted ethanol production and…

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