Articles tagged under: Miranda Meehan
Don’t Overgraze
Published October 18, 2023
Monitoring grazing in fall can help prevent a negative impact to 2024 forage production. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan advises ranchers to maintain grazing at levels between 40-to-60 percent. Overgrazing could cause severe long-term impacts. "We've seen…Watch Water Quality During Summer Heat
Published June 15, 2023
Clean, reliable water sources are vital for livestock. "If water isn't of adequate quality, it can impact intake and therefore gains," explained Miranda Meehan, livestock and environmental stewardship specialist, NDSU Extension. Most water sources are at acceptable levels in the…Grazing Delayed
Published May 6, 2023
Green might be popping up after a cold winter, but pastures aren’t ready for spring turnout just yet. NDSU Extension says the combination of an autumn drought and delayed spring caused a significant delay in grass development this year. NDSU…A Race Against Mother Nature
Published April 4, 2023
A winter storm working its way through the upper Midwest could drop anywhere from 12 to 24 inches. NDSU Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says getting livestock out of the wind and onto dry bedding are the most important…2023 Grazing Outlook
Published March 15, 2023
The grazing season is right around the corner and there’s two factors that influence forage production, the amount of precipitation from April 1 to July 1 and tiller development from last fall. NDSU Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan…Drought Impacts on Forage Production
Published October 20, 2022
Nearly 72 percent of North Dakota is experiencing some level of drought. North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Environmental Stewardship Specialist Miranda Meehan says forage quality is normal for this time of year, however the lack of rain could stunt…Be Aware of Blue-Green Algae Blooms
Published August 12, 2020
Hot weather increases the risk of cyanobacteria development, also known as blue-green algae. Toxic levels of blue-green algae blooms have been in the headlines frequently this summer. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has posted advisories for lakes, dams…Balancing Available Forages
Published June 6, 2019
As producers turn livestock out to pasture, it is important to balance available grass and forages. According to NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan, balancing stocking rates helps to prevent overgrazing. "Stocking rate is based on the number…Use Caution with Early Grazing
Published April 12, 2019
Feed lots are muddy and forage supplies may be running short, which has producers itching to get cattle out on grass. However, NDSU Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist Miranda Meehan says producers should proceed with caution when turning out livestock.…