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Nitrate toxicity in beef cattle

Nitrate toxicity can kill cattle so beef producers must know the causes, symptoms and prevention measures. Here's how to recognize when cattle might be subject to feed or water with excessive nitrate concentrations.

Sergio Arispe | Sep 2019 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Oregon 4-H Forage Teaching Series

This series of leader guides is designed to help provide experiences related to forage quality for 4-H youth and their families. The individual sheets may be duplicated for distribution to members.

Harold W. Youngberg, Les Vough, Duane Johnson, La Rae Dennis Johnston, Richard Lawson | Sep 1993 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Forage production with limited irrigation

By selecting the right forages and using efficient management practices with limited irrigation or drought conditions, producers can achieve reasonable forage production with reduced input costs. This publication from the University of Nebraska highlights irrigation and crop options, water-use efficiency of different forages, and more.

Jerry D. Volesky and Aaron L. Berger | Apr 2010 | Online resource

How to manage pastures for efficient and sustained production

The study of how forages grow and respond to livestock grazing has provided the knowledge to manage pastures for efficient and sustained production. Careful management is a cost-efficient way to produce quality forage.

Amy Peters | Jun 2010 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Candace Stoughton - Water Conservation

Candace Stoughton, Low Impact Development Specialist, gives a tour of the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District building and the many demonstration projects on the grounds that soak up stormwater

May 2018 | Video

Forage value of pasture weeds

Forage quality of common pasture weeds was determined through laboratory testing to compare feed value of weeds to desirable forage species and nutrient requirements for grazing livestock.

Shelby Filley, Andy Hulting, Amy Peters | May 2010 | Article

Demonstration of forage root dynamics

Check out this video demonstration of the forage root cycle captured at an OSU Extension Service pasture program. Gene Pirelli, OSUES Livestock & Forages Specialist (retired) holds a clump of grass he dug up and washed the ...

Gene Pirelli | Oct 2021 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Prussic Acid Poisoning

Oklahoma State University article on prussic acid poisoning from grazing.

Gary Strickland, Glenn Selk, Hailin Zhang, D.L. Step, DVM | Feb 2017 | Online resource

Integrated Pest Management for Turfgrass

This video highlights the five cultural practices needed for proper integrated pest management in turfgrass: (1) mowing, (2) fertilization, (3) irrigation, (4) cultivation, and (5) pesticide selection and use.

Alec Kowalewski | Jul 2015 | Video Peer reviewed (Gray level)