The first hollow stem phase of wheat is approaching, and OSU Extension experts have insight on why it's an important part of a cattle grazing strategy.

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Beef specialists warn of bloat on wheat pasture

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Wheat pastures grazed short this winter offer a large amount of digestible grass for calves but can cause severe bloat.

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Cover crops offer potential grazing benefit for cattle operations

Mon, Dec 14, 2020

Producers who did not plant cover crops earlier this year should be making plans to maximize their grazing resources in 2021 by speaking with their Oklahoma State University Extension county agricultural educator.

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Oklahoma wheat ‘ugly’ but weathers recent freezing rain fine

Tue, Nov 10, 2020

With only cosmetic damage incurred, wheat producers were mostly just elated to have some much-needed precipitation.

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Thinning a forest canopy can pay off big for landowners

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

The diversity allows a landowner to manage for many different possible land-use objectives, often on the same acreage.

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Fire, mixed-species grazing enhances livestock production in $10 million research project

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The project will help agricultural land managers adopt practices that will increase food production and promote more sustainable rangelands.

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Patch burning is conservation, economics done right

Mon, Apr 20, 2020

The shifting landscape mosaic promoted by patch burning more closely mimics Mother Nature, for which fire is vital for renewal.

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‘Clock management’ a key part of determining whether or not to grow dual-purpose wheat for grazing

Tue, Jul 25, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Tick. Tick. Tick. The time is fast approaching when Oklahoma wheat producers will need to determine whether or not to grow dual-purpose wheat for grazing.

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