Management of perennial broadleaf weeds such as dandelion, Canada thistle, horsenettle, hemp dogbane, milkweed, smooth ...

Farmers routinely tackle tough weed problems in corn and soybeans, understanding that crops yield better with less competition for moisture, nutrients and sunlight. The same is true for forages, ...

“You can’t manage your pastures like a corn or soybean field,” Mark Renz says. “You have to rely on different decision-making processes.” Identification of the weed species present is critical to ...

Weeds are often not desirable in pastures for many reasons. Many weeds are less palatable to animals; the nutritive value of weeds decreases rapidly as they mature, and some can be toxic if consumed ...

Pasture weeds are a problem for many of us. It's a challenge to control or prevent them in the first place. In this week's column, I've found information from Dr. Bruce Anderson, UNL extension forage ...

We usually think of pasture weed management as a springtime activity, and rightly so. If early-season weeds are not controlled, they will compete with desirable forages for space, nutrients, moisture ...

Weeds can reduce the quantity and the stand life of desirable forage plants in pastures and hayfields. Weeds also impact the aesthetic value of a pasture. Therefore, producers may choose to initiate ...

Cattle producers know that winter broadleaf weeds can act like a thief in pastures and hayfields. They rob water, sunlight, and other nutrients from growing forages. Examples of common winter broad ...