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Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.
Cattle Report, Just a Scoopful, Opinion

Welcome rain finds the region

Jerry Nine shares how recent rainfall has helped green up some pastures while leaving others struggling with limited grass growth. Read More

Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab utilizes manure analysis to provide precise data on forage quality and livestock nutritional demands, empowering livestock producers to make informed management decisions and improve operational efficiency. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Drought challenges livestock producers

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Central Region, Hay Range Pasture, Nebraska, Wildlife

Nebraska Hay and Forage Hotline connects producers following wildfires

Black Angus cow in tall fescue. (Adobe Stock │ #663974851 - jackienix)

High nitrogen prices force a closer look at the numbers

  • August 17, 2026
  • By University of Missouri Extension
A herd of cattle grazing in South Dakota. (iStock │ #184885392 - RiverNorthPhotography)

Rhoden order to help hay haulers

  • August 7, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Deere unveils 6R series tractor 

  • June 13, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Herd of grazing cows on a vast field. (Adobe Stock-#168421307 │ Maryna Konoplytska)

Nebraska Extension to host webinar on planting annual forages under irrigation

  • March 17, 2026
  • By Aaron Berger | Nebraska Extension
Gov, Jim Pillen signs executive order. (Courtesy photo.)

Gov. Pillen signs ag supplies aid order

  • March 17, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial
Marty Bender Nature Area. (Courtesy photo.)

The Land Institute to have ‘community days’

  • March 16, 2026
  • By hpj-editorial

Wet conditions can cause more problems than the obvious ones with hay 

  • March 13, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
Hay bales (U of A System Division of Agriculture courtesy photo by Dirk Philipp.)

Opportunity key to developing hay and alfalfa markets

  • March 13, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
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