Pasture

Invasive plant species such as spotted knapweed aren't only taking a toll on native plant species, but have a detrimental effect on the biodiversity of microbes in the soil

If someone asked how many cattle you ran on your ranch, surely you'd know a number. But if you were asked how many species of birds and wildlife could be found on your land, would you know? Would it be important to know? There's a misconception...

Environmental stewardship is taking personal responsibility to care for natural resources and ensuring sustainability for future generations. For cattlemen, this means practicing conservation, regeneration and restoration. The National Cattlemen's...

It isn't just developers and livestock operators who have issues with the government's Endangered Species Act (ESA). When endangered species are found on their lands, U.S. military installations also must stand at attention. This was the case when...

With a new year upon us, University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist Bruce Anderson suggests that looking ahead and planning out your grazing needs is an essential ingredient to a successful grazing season. He says, “If you have cows, ewes...

As the growing season winds down for this year, many ranchers will be extending the grazing season on corn stalks, winter range, and other stockpiled forages. Although extended grazing is a cheap and flexible way to feed cattle in the winter, it...

If you will be feeding cane, millet, or oat hay to your cows this winter, University of Nebraska’s Bruce Anderson says to be cautions so high nitrate levels won’t kill your cows or cause abortions

Providing stock water on winter pastures is one of the ongoing challenges of a year-round grazing program. Many cattlemen feel they don't have the water resources to allow cattle to stay out all winter, so they end up feeding hay in just a few...