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When it comes to ranching, our pastures, forages and rangeland are our life’s blood. Search these archives for information pertaining to weed control, brush control and maintaining the proper balance of nutrients in our soils. Read about the qualities of different varieties of grasses like Bermuda, Bahia and Fescue—and so much more.
Fall armyworms are on the march
published: August 29th 2016 by: Adam Russell source: Texas Agrilife Today
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents in a few of the agency’s districts have reported increased armyworm activity in hayfields and pastures over the past few weeks. Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, AgriLife Extension forage specialist in Overton, said producers should expect an increase in armyworm numbers following recent rains and cooler temperatures in areas of the state....
Baler maintenance can go along way to avoiding fires
published: July 28th 2016 by: Tracey Erickson source: IGrow
Dry conditions this year have reminded many how quickly fires can ignite causing damage, destroying equipment, future feedstuffs and hopefully NOT injuring you in the process. We need to be cognizant at all times of the potential for fires to start while baling hay or straw and take measures to minimize the potential of a fire occurring....
Forage producers face annual battle with weeds
published: June 16th 2016 by: Adam Russell
It’s an annual battle to address range and pasture weeds, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Cool-season weeds have fully matured, and warm-season weeds are emerging amid wet spring conditions and creating problems for some forage producers, said Dr....
Understanding Wet Hay
published: June 3rd 2016 source: Oklahoma State University Extension
Spring rain has allowed cool-season forages to grow in abundance. Harvesting and baling cool-season crops such as fescue and wheat hay is a challenge during a wet spring. The timing of the rains can make it difficult for cattlemen who are trying hard to put quality hay in the bale for next winter’s feed supply....
Winning at weeds
published: May 25th 2016 by: Adam Russell source: Texas Agrilife Today
It’s an annual battle to address range and pasture weeds, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Cool-season weeds have fully matured, and warm-season weeds are emerging amid wet spring conditions and creating problems for some forage producers, said Dr....
America Simmental Association Update...
published: May 20th 2016 by: Chip Kemp source: American Simbrah Breeders
The strength of any breed association’s genetic offering directly reflects the boldness and forward thinking of its breeders and membership. Adapting to the demands of commercial producers and meeting their ever-changing needs are crucial to staying on the forefront of our industry....
Herbicide applications on mesquite, brush topic of May 5 webinar
published: May 2nd 2016 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas Agrilife Today
COLLEGE STATION – Preparing for Mesquite and Mixed Brush Herbicide Applications will be the topic of a May 5 natural resources webinar conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ecosystem science and management unit....
Adjust protocol to spray mesquite in arid country
published: April 22nd 2016 source: Dow
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO — (April 14, 2016) — The long-standing prescription for mesquite control can be adjusted to better fit New Mexico and the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, says a New Mexico rangeland expert....
Texans to plant 30,000 more acres of corn this year
published: April 6th 2016 by: Blair Fannin source: Texas Agrilife Today
COLLEGE STATION – Texas is projected to see an increase of 300,000 acres of corn planted for 2016 following a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture expected plantings report, which confirmed a broad-scale increase in corn acreage across the nation....
Researcher studies the effects of cover crops on winter pasture
published: January 29th 2016
ARDMORE, Okla. — Noble Foundation re-searchers are studying how cover crops could be part of a year-round grazing system that provides economic and environmental benefits to farmers and ranchers....
Test Forages For Quality
published: January 4th 2016 by: Rick Rasby source: University of Nebraska Extension
All the rain received this spring in some areas was really appreciated and made for a good grazing season. In some cases it was a challenge to get hay in the bale without a lot of rain on it while in the windrow, and this reduces quality....
Grazing Conference Set For December 13-16
published: December 8th 2015 by: Hugh Aljoe source: Noble Foundation
The 6th National Conference on Grazing Lands is a conference held for livestock producers by livestock producers, especially producers who are interested in good land stewardship. The central theme of the conference presentations will be balancing economic sustainability with environmental sustainability....
November 16 deadline for Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance sign-up
published: November 12th 2015 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas Agrilife Today
AMARILLO – The deadline is nearing for the perennial Pasture, Range and Forage Insurance sign-up, designed to protect livestock and hay producers against production losses, said DeDe Jones, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service risk management specialist in Amarillo....
Determining How Much Hay Your Cows Will Consume
published: November 11th 2015 by: Dr. Glenn Selk source: Oklahoma State University Extension
Estimating forage usage by cows is an important part of the task of calculating winter feed needs. Hay or standing forage intake must be estimated in order to make the calculations. Forage quality will be a determining factor in the amount of forage consumed....
Cow-calf grazing practices could determine, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
published: November 3rd 2015 by: Kay Ledbetter
VERNON – Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Southern Great Plains could require a change of grazing management by traditional cow-calf producers, according to a study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research....
Soil types, importance will be topic of November 5 webinar
published: October 26th 2015 by: Kay Ledbetter source: Texas Agrilife Today
COLLEGE STATION – “Soils 101: What you have and why it matters” will be the topic of the November 5 natural resources webinar by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ecosystem science and management unit....
An Overview Of Livestock And Crop Insurance Programs
published: October 13th 2015 by: Dr. Andrew Griffith source: University of Tennessee
The United States Department of Agriculture offers several programs to crop and livestock producers to help manage risk. A program often discussed is Livestock Risk Protection Insurance (LRP). LRP is a price insurance that livestock producers can use to protect the price of a future sale of animals....
Forage and pasture options for wintering cattle
published: October 2nd 2015 by: Monte Touquette, Jr. source: Texas A&M University Extension
If it wasn’t for the wintering period and the need to feed hay, the cattle business would be fun and more profitable!! The primary forage base for pastures and rangeland in Texas is warm-season pe-rennial grasses....
Test, Don’t Guess!
published: September 18th 2015 by: Aaron Berger source: University of Nebraska Extension
Fall is here and the weather reminds us of the changing of the seasons. This is the time of year when many producers are hauling hay home for the winter as well as pricing and purchasing hay. There is a tremendous range in hay quality depending upon level of maturity, fertilization, growing conditions, harvest circumstances and storage methods....
Wheat variety ‘Picks’ offered statewide by Texas A&M AgriLife
published: September 15th 2015
COLLEGE STATION – Continuing a long-time Texas High Plains practice, Texas A&M AgriLife has extended its annual wheat “Picks” suggestions for wheat producers across the state. A Pick variety means this: “Given the data, these are the varieties we would choose to include and emphasize on our farm for wheat grain production in a particular region,” according to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists....
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