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Windrow grazing annual forages to extend the grazing season
['Aaron Berger', 'Nebraska Extension Educator']
The Fence Post
In the Nebraska Panhandle, prevent plant acres have had annual forages planted on them this year.
Windrow grazing, sometimes called swath grazing, is a management practice that can significantly reduce harvesting, feeding costs and has advantages.
Snowfall from October through March can be quite variable; however, extended periods when snow cover would prevent windrow grazing are limited.
When windrow grazing annual forages, nitrate poisoning is a potential risk.
Annual forages placed in the windrow should also be tested for nitrates prior to grazing.