Mark your calendar for our 22nd University of Nebraska Bull Sale scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015. This is a student run sale and really highlights the hard work that UNL students put in throughout the semester.
DV AUCTION Once again DV Auction will have our sale on the interne Continue reading…
Branding season has typically been about managing calves; identifying, castration, dehorning, and black leg shots. In this BeefWatch article we would like for you to considered visiting with your veterinarian about adding a few more management activities to the list.
Let’s start with the cow … TH Continue reading…
Spring calving cows typically give birth before grass greens up. In fact, many of them are six to eight weeks into lactation before grass growth is sufficient for them to be turned out to graze without supplementation.
Providing a protein supplement to late gestation cows grazing dormant range or Continue reading…
Raising animals for meat can be a great way to stock your freezer. However, there are often questions or concerns about how to start a conversation with the butcher/meat processor, what questions to ask, and other things to take into consideration when determining meat processing needs for your fami Continue reading…
Small grains planted last fall are greening up and will soon grow rapidly in most areas. Many fields soon will be ready to graze. This spring, let’s make these pastures productive and safe.
Did you look ahead and plant rye or triticale or even wheat last fall to use as Continue reading…
The 2015 Nebraska Ranch Practicum gives ranchers cutting edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Natural resources, livestock management and economic reality are integrated throughout the Practicum.
During the three-season UNL Extension class, particip Continue reading…
Keen observation is the foundation of a weed management program that works. Finding invaders early is important. Smaller infestations are cheaper to control. Eradication may be possible when caught early.
The recent widespread and prolonged droughts have weakened grass stands. Open space was create Continue reading…
Do you feel like you could be a better spokesperson for agriculture or your profession? Do you need help better addressing sensitive issues in your articles or blog posts? Do you get nervous when the media asks to interview you? Do you get questions about “sensitive” issues like GMOs, food safety, a Continue reading…
An early warm-up and dry conditions this year remind us of the lessons learned in 2012. While today’s forecasts aren’t pointing to extreme warm and dry weather like we experienced in 2012, our current conditions definitely warrant developing a drought management plan. Recent rainfall benefited some Continue reading…