Effect of Rapeseed Inclusion in Late-Summer Planted Oat Pasture on Growing Performance of Beef Steers

Authors

Devin A. Jakub, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Hannah E. Riley, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kristin E. Hales, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Steven D. Shackelford, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Harvey C. Freetly, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
M. E. Drewnoski, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2022

Citation

2022 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

UNL Beef, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Abstract

An oat monoculture was planted in late summer at 100 lb/ac and compared to oats planted at 50 lb/ac with rapeseed included at 3 lb/ac. Seed cost of the oat monoculture ($20/ac) was greater than the mix ($15/ac). Initial forage yield was not affected by the inclusion of rapeseed with fall oat. Calf gain was significantly greater and cost of gain was significantly decreased when rapeseed was included due to the combination of greater gains and lesser seed cost. Including rapeseed in late summer planted oats may be beneficial for producers who want to graze growing calves in the fall.