Next Article photo by Walter Schacht Spring green meadows nestled between the dunes of Nebraska's Sandhills could offer an economic advantage to cattle producers.
Research shows cows grazing on spring meadows can use the high-quality forage instead of hay.
The grazing also contributes to improved hay quality later in the year. An aerial shot of the Sandhills shows the dominant dunes intermixed with meadows. Research shows spring meadow grazing has a lot to offer. Grazing spring meadows has much to offer In early May the faded browns and beiges of winter still color grass covering the wind-sculpted dunes of the Sandhills. Not so in the wet meadows nestled between the dunes.