Using Composite Bull, Pooled Sexed Semen in Beef Heifers
Dr. Rick Funston discusses his experience in working with a commercial cow-calf operation to utilize sexed semen with heifers.
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20 of 345 episodesStrategic Cowherd Destocking to Promote Future Rebuilding
Evaluating options under current market conditions to keep a core of females from which to rebuild the cow herd going forward is discussed.
Early Weaning Calves - A Producer Perspective
John Maddux from near Imperial discusses how the operation has used early weaning as a tool to mitigate drought impacts.
Cattle Market Conditions with Dr. David Anderson
Cattle fundamentals continue to be strong supported by exceptional product quality and ongoing consumer demand.
Reducing Pasture Fire Risk
Principles for reducing the risk of fire when working in rangelands and pastures is discussed.
America’s Appetite for Beef
The American consumer is increasingly eating more beef at a higher price than they were a decade ago.
Virtual Fence Tour in eastern Nebraska, northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa June 16 and 17
Virtual fence technology is advancing rapidly. This two day tour will demonstrate its use on both producer operations and in research settin...
Dr. Jerry Volesky, 31 Years as a Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist
Dr. Jerry Volesky completes a 31 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as key...
Dr. Rick Rasby, 40 Years as a Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist
Dr. Rick Rasby completes a 40 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as importa...
Impact of Sire Over-Conditioning on Bull Fertility
Recent research is demonstrating that bull body condition during semen production influences not only sperm viability but also embryo develo...
Prussic Acid May Still be Present in Harvested Hay
Recent research is challenging the widely held belief that prussic acid breaks down in hay. Dr. Gruss from Iowa State discusses the data and...
How is Methane from Cattle Measured?
Measuring methane produced from cattle is a challenging process. The methods and tools utilized are discussed.
Ranch Tax Management Considerations During Disasters and Drought
Disasters bring tax consequences which require thorough documentation. Options for managing income from livestock are dicussed as well.
Down Stream Margin Trouble
Margins at the feedlot and packer level are showing negative values for the foreseable future. Dr. Koontz from CSU discusses the signal this...
How and Why is Methane Produced in Cattle?
The University of Nebraska is examining factors that impact methane production from cattle. This research includes the microbial population...
Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets
Current crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting s...
Farm/Ranch Insurance and Wildfires - What is Commonly Covered?
Taking time to annual review your insurance policy to understand what is and is not covered in the event of a wilfire is an important practi...
Using Virtual Fence after a Wildfire - A Producer's Perspective
Jessie Jarvis, a rancher from near Eagle, Idaho shares her family's experience with using virtual fence to graze cows on portions of allotme...
Nebraska Cattle Health Update: Bovine Theileriosis and the Asian Longhorned Tick
Dr. Matt Hille, Veterinary Pathologist and Extension Specialist, discusses the westward movement of the Asian Longhorned Tick and the impact...
Why Storage, Not Age, Determines Hay Quality
The conditions hay is stored under is the major driver of how quality is retained. Factors that impact hay deterioration are discussed.