Forage Connection: Grazing, Growing, and Feed

Nebraska Extension Cedar County

Join Ben & Sara as we discuss all things forage production and feeding.

Episodes

  1. 04/03/2024

    A Commercial Growers Perspective: Jory Freeburg

    Jory Freeburg from Freeburg Hay chats with us about being a commercial hay grower; production practices, working with clients, and spring preparation.

    A Commercial Growers Perspective: Jory Freeburg

  2. 02/06/2024

    Forage Sampling and Analysis: Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

    Rebecca Kern-Lundbery from Ward Labs , talks with us about forage sampling.  We chat about how to get an accurate sample, sending your sample to the lab, and how to select an analysis package.

    Forage Sampling and Analysis: Rebecca Kern-Lunbery

  3. 12/05/2023

    Northern Plains Forage Assn: David Elliot and Jeff Jackson

    We talk to David Elliot (Pres) and Jeff Jackson (VP) of the Northern Plains Forage Association about this new organization and why connecting with others interested in forages matters.

    Northern Plains Forage Assn: David Elliot and Jeff Jackson

  4. 11/07/2023

    Toxic Forages: Dr. Warren Rusche

    Dr. Warren Rusche, extension feedlot specialist from South Dakota State University chats with us about toxicity problems that can arise with annual forages in the fall; prussic acid and nitrate toxicity.

    Toxic Forages: Dr. Warren Rusche

  5. 10/03/2023

    Grazing Corn Residue: Dr. Mary Drewnoski

    We talk with Dr. Mary Drewnoski, beef systems specialist from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln about utilizing crop residues as a forage resource; what options do we have, what quality can we expect and how do they fit into our production systems.  We also get an update on some new research in the field.

    Grazing Corn Residue: Dr. Mary Drewnoski

  6. 09/05/2023

    Round Bale Storage: Dr. Kevin Shinners

    We talk with Dr. Kevin Shinners, emeritus professor from the University of Wisconsin on how to produce and store round bales to minimize loss and maximize quality.

    Round Bale Storage: Dr. Kevin Shinners

  7. 08/23/2023

    Corn Silage: Dr. Renato Schmidt - Part 2

    We continue our conversation with Dr. Renato Schmidt from Lallemand Animal Nutrition about corn silage harvest.

    Corn Silage: Dr. Renato Schmidt - Part 2

  8. 08/14/2023

    Corn Silage: Dr. Renato Schmidt - Part 1

    We talk all things corn silage with Dr. Renato Schmidt from Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

    Corn Silage: Dr. Renato Schmidt - Part 1
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