The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Lisa Baxter: Reclaiming Weedy Forage Fields - Part 2 | Ep. 17

the beef nutrition blackbelt podcast Oct 01, 2026

In Part 2 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains how producers can respond when weeds are already established. She discusses selective control, field renovation, grazing and mowing to limit seed production, research from small plots to full hay fields, and why early identification preserves more control options. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

  • Renovation thresholds
  • Selective weed control
  • Grazing and mowing
  • Field-scale forage research
  • Early weed identification

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. 

 

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