By Ben Beckman, University of Nebraska Extension
The first frost may be welcome for its fly-killing ability, but for cattle producers running cattle on annual forages, a few management steps this time of year can make sure the first frost doesn’t create problems for cattle grazing milo, sudangrass and sorghum varieties.
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Check your seed tag to know exactly what is in the field before grazing.
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When grazing, waiting five to seven days after a frost can help limit risk for both nitrate and prussic acid poisoning.
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With haying and cutting, prussic acid is not a concern, but nitrates can be worse….
