
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.
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Disasters bring tax consequences which require thorough documentation. Options for managing income from livestock are dicussed as well.

Margins at the feedlot and packer level are showing negative values for the foreseable future. Dr. Koontz from CSU discusses the signal this...

The University of Nebraska is examining factors that impact methane production from cattle. This research includes the microbial population...

Current crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting s...

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...

Jessie Jarvis, a rancher from near Eagle, Idaho shares her family's experience with using virtual fence to graze cows on portions of allotme...

Dr. Matt Hille, Veterinary Pathologist and Extension Specialist, discusses the westward movement of the Asian Longhorned Tick and the impact...

The conditions hay is stored under is the major driver of how quality is retained. Factors that impact hay deterioration are discussed.

Nebraska Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf discusses things land owners should know regarding Nebraska fence law and Federal cost-share pr...

Drs. Jerry Volesky and Mitch Stephenson discusses factors that influence when pastures impacted by wildfires will be ready to be grazed.

Dr. Karla Wilke discusses management practices that producers should pay attention to if the breeding season will need to occur in a dry lot...

Dr. David Smith and Dr. Dale Grotelueschen discuss the circumstances and system that they developed with producers, which became known as th...

Dr. Travis McCarty and Dr. Randall Spare, two veterinarians from Kansas, share their experiences of going through multiple wildfires persona...

Snap2Graze is a web based tool based on Univeristy of Nebraska research, that utilizes a photo to estimate forage avaible for grazing.

The content that will be covered is discussed, as well as how people can learn more or register.

Neonatal calf diarrhea is a common concern among cow-calf producers. Understanding why scours occurs, can help prevent the problem.

Breed genetic trends for greater growth, milk production and mature weight are impacting cowherd nutrient needs and thus profitability.

Opportunities to use technologies to improve reproductive performance in cows and heifers is discussed.

Past research and new integrated projects across multiple disciplines in cattle are discussed.

Dr. Peel shares his perspective on the factors that are supporting cattle prices and what to expect for the rest of 2026.

How do cattle contribute to green house gas emissions? University of Nebraska researchers describe what is currently known and future resear...

Much of the winter cold weather may be past, but extended periods of wet and cold events can still impact cattle. Understanding the factors...

The University of Nebraska has received a signficant grant to conduct fundamental research on energy use in cattle, examining diet, genetics...

Recent research shows there have been changes to the feeding value of distillers grain byproducts and how cattle perform when they are part...

Research compared three protein sources at different levels in corn silage-based diets for growing cattle. The results and implications are...

The Rangeland Analysis Platfrom is providing data to identify trends over time related to the increase of winter annual invasive grasses.

A feedlot study compared FerAppease applied to yearling beef steers at initial processing and reimplant to a placebo on cattle health, feedi...

Owen Williams from near Elk Mountain Wyoming shares how they are using virtual fence technology on the Double 8 Ranch for grazing riparian a...

Cows in late gestation have nutrient requirements that are ramping up quickly while the quality compenents of corn residue have frequently d...

Research by Dr. Lalman at Oklahoma State University is showing that there is significant difference in forage intake and performance of heif...

The nutrient requirements for heifers and cows ramp up rapidly in the last trimester and right after calving. Understanding a cows nutrition...

Research at Dickinson, North Dakota shows integrating cattle grazing as part of a crop rotation can reduce input costs and improve profitabi...

The major factors that contribute to cows not becoming pregnant are discussed.

What can I afford to pay for a bred heifer? Cow costs, replacement rate, calf prices, and weaning rate are major factors that impact this va...

Matt Grimes from near Minden Nebraska discusses why he chose hair sheep as an enterprise and how they complement his family's grain farming...

This popular course returns in 2026 with both online and hands-on workshops. Information about the content of the course as well as registra...

Practices to reduce stress from cold, wet conditions such as bedding and windbreaks, that can improve cattle performance and health are disc...

Dave Boxler discusses conditions that enhance lice activity, thresholds at which treatment is warranted and different products that are avai...

Myra Hipke Richardson from near Stuart, Nebraska discusses how they have integrated windrow grazing of summer annual forages for fall and wi...

Harold Gaugler from Grant County, North Dakota discusses how they have utilized bale grazing to reduce equipment and labor for winter feedin...

Bale grazing provides the opportunity to strategically place bales for use throughout the fall and winter on locations where the soil and pl...

Thinking ahead of hay needs now through the upcoming winter and spring can help position you to strategically purchase the feed you need.

Calves are valuable! Keys for successfully caring for them at and after the weaning process are discussed.

Harry Cope, a producer from Truxton Missouri, shares his decades of experience with strip grazing standing milo in the fall and winter with...

Using hay test results with an inventory enables producers to cost effectively plan to meet cow nutrition needs.

Dr. Rasby highlights key practices to remember when caring for fall calving cows and opportunities they provide to utilize Nebraska's feed r...

Research examining different levels of gain and implant strategies for growing calves through the winter are discussed.

Meeting early with your tax preparer will provide time to make sound tax management decisions and thoughtfully explore options. Prudently pa...

Fall regrowth on cool season grasses may seem like a bonus for grazing, but care must be used when utilizing this forage to minimize risk of...

Grazing annual forages at and shortly after a freeze event raises the potential for toxicity. The risks and practices to mitigate them are d...