UNL BeefWatch

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Beyond the Abstract, Does Bale Grazing Make Sense?

November 18, 2025

Bale grazing provides the opportunity to strategically place bales for use throughout the fall and winter on locations where the soil and plant community will benefit from nutrients and organic matter. This method of feeding can more efficiently capture nutrients in hay than when fed in a lot and reduce labor and equipment expense.