2014 will go down in the record books as one where record profits occurred for many in the business of producing weaned calves. Was your cow-calf business profitable this year? What did it cost you to produce a pound of weaned calf? What do you project it will cost in 2015?
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Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed by many people, have nearly overrun many rangelands. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazinglands.
Across much of western and central Nebraska, yucca has nearly taken over some pastures. While they may be able to produce attract Continue reading…
The beef cattle price cycle is one of the most recognized cycles among agricultural markets (Rosen et al 1994). Many have studied its effects and some claim it may be used to the producer’s advantage such as Harlan Hughes, a retired North Dakota Livestock economist and current contributing editor to Continue reading…
As cattle prices go up, more and more producers are thinking of increasing their herd size. For many, this increase comes from outside sources- like a neighbor, sale barn, or video auction.
What can you do to protect your herd from outside diseases brought in by new cattle? Any time Continue reading…
As the holidays creep closer, have you thought about what will be on the menu? Consider BEEF this holiday season!
Mini glazed meatballs and beef & blue cheese stuffed mushrooms for appetizers, a prime rib roast for a holiday meal, and even beef for breakfast! Beef is versatile enough for all the
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Now is the time to body condition score your spring-calving herd and sort off the thin cows so you can give them a little extra feed.
March calving cows have about 90 days left to put on body condition before calving. The last 90 days before calving is your last opportunity to cost effectively put Continue reading…
Damaged, rained-on hay. Nearly everyone has to feed it sometime. How should your feeding practices be adjusted, though, to account for any damage caused by the rain?
Rain can have numerous effects on hay. Besides disrupting your harvest plans, the end product usually is not as valuable a feed a Continue reading…
A Bull Buyers Update scheduled for Dec. 15 near Thedford will provide an opportunity for ranchers who need to hone their livestock judging talents, or who find all the EPD numbers confusing to sharpen their skills on choosing the best bull for their operation.
The hands-on workshop at t
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