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Time to Watch Out for Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning

Be cautious when turning livestock into pastures with certain warm-season grasses as toxic nitrate and prussic acid can accumulate in drought situations. “Any plant with the ability to grow quickly can develop a buildup of nitrate and prussic acid, but some forages present a bigger threat than others,” said Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with the […]

Knowing Symptoms of Prussic Acid, Nitrates Key to Johnsongrass Care

While Johnsongrass is a good quality forage, it can be challenging to control in pastures where the perennial, warm-season grass is not desired. Prussic acid production under stress can pose a risk to livestock when grazing Johnsongrass, especially during prolonged droughts or after a frost. ( Dirk Philipp, University of Arkansas ) Forage management has […]