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G94-1231 Harvesting Corn And Sorghum For Silage, Rick Grant, Rick Stock
G94-1231 Harvesting Corn And Sorghum For Silage, Rick Grant, Rick Stock
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This publication describes how to make high-quality corn and sorghum silage.
Quality Silage
Silage feeding quality is determined by 1) the nutrient content of the crop stored, 2) the stage of maturity and moisture content when harvested and 3) the effectiveness of silage preservation.
G94-1198 Switchgrass And Big Bluestem For Grazing And Hay, Robert B. Mitchell, Lowell E. Moser, Bruce Anderson, Steven S. Waller
G94-1198 Switchgrass And Big Bluestem For Grazing And Hay, Robert B. Mitchell, Lowell E. Moser, Bruce Anderson, Steven S. Waller
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The grazing management and cultural practices discussed in this NebGuide can make switchgrass and big bluestem high quality summer forage. Switchgrass and big bluestem are native warm-season grasses that can provide abundant, high-quality forage during summer. Switchgrass and big bluestem produce 70 to 80 percent of their growth after June 1 in Nebraska, while more than 75 percent of cool-season grass growth, such as bromegrass and bluegrass, occurs before June 1. Therefore, switchgrass and big bluestem can provide forage to graze after cool-season pastures have been utilized. However, switchgrass and big bluestem must be managed differently than cool-season grasses. Poor …
G94-1204 Face Fly Control Guide, John B. Campbell
G94-1204 Face Fly Control Guide, John B. Campbell
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The face fly congregates about the eyes and nose of animals, causing annoyance and possible disease transmission. This NebGuide discusses face fly breeding and effective controls.
The face fly closely resembles the house fly except it is slightly larger and darker. Other differentiating characteristics include: 1) the abdomen of the male face fly is orange and the female has an orange stripe; the abdomen of the house fly is white or light grey and 2) the compound eyes of male face flies nearly touch but are separated in the house flies.
The persistence and habit of congregating about the eyes …
G94-1229 Importance Of Grain Quality, Nutrient Composition And Processing For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant
G94-1229 Importance Of Grain Quality, Nutrient Composition And Processing For Dairy Cattle, Rick J. Grant
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses grain quality and proper grain processing for most effective use by dairy cattle.
Grain Quality Considerations for Dairy Cattle
Controlling the quality of grain is extremely important for dairy cattle because even small degrees of variability can lead to significant changes in performance.
G94-1234 Should You Consider Expanding Your Dairy Herd?, Jeffrey F. Keown
G94-1234 Should You Consider Expanding Your Dairy Herd?, Jeffrey F. Keown
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses both the benefits and possible drawbacks from expanding an existing dairy operation.
Nebraska's dairy industry is going through a transition. Producers are beginning to ask the question, "Should I expand, and if so, how large should my herd become?" Before considering this issue, the producer should first ask, "Do I really want to expand?" Expansion can be, and in many cases is, a traumatic experience, not only to the producer, but also to the producer's family. Every segment of the dairy enterprise should be consulted before making a decision. Call a family gathering and discuss this question …