Dried distillers grains are an excellent protein and energy supplement for cattle grazing winter range or meadow. The availability of dried distillers grains (DDGS) and its price in comparison to alternative protein supplements make it a competitive feed option. One question asked when considering Continue reading…
Beef production in many areas of Nebraska is contingent on rangelands that produce native vegetation. We rely on this vegetation to capture energy from the sun, expend that energy into forage, be grazed, reproduce, and then do it all over again during the next growing season. We often ask a lot of o Continue reading…
Typically the sale of cull cows accounts for 15 to 30% of the yearly gross revenues of cow-calf operations in the U.S. Historic cull cow prices over the past 30 years have been the lowest in the months of November, December & January; and at their highest in level in March, April and May. Prices i Continue reading…
Cover crops are reportedly good for many purposes. They can reduce erosion, fix nitrogen, add organic matter, breakup hardpans, capture soil nitrates, feed soil microbes, control weeds, and improve water infiltration. They might remove excess moisture, keep soils cool, or reduce evaporation. Hope Continue reading…
As we start September, it's time to decide when to take your last cutting of alfalfa.
The date you take your last harvest of alfalfa affects its winter survival and next spring's vigor. Alfalfa needs about six weeks of uninterrupted growth in the fall to become fully winterized. T Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science is proud to partner with the American Angus Association to host the Cattlemen’s Bootcamp September 21 and 22, 2016. This informational, two-day event will cover many relevant and timely topics affecting the cattle industry and will prov Continue reading…
Producers often spend a lot of time studying nutrition, management, and reproductive protocols that will increase herd production and efficiency. However, producers are often not as familiar with the impacts feeding regimes have on the end product the consumer receives. The following article is a su Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension will be hosting cattle production risk management workshops at five locations during the fall of 2016. Join specialists and educators from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as they present vital information on management strategies designed to reduce risk exposure associated with Continue reading…
Nebraska cow-calf producers are approaching weaning time of their 2016 calf crop, with current market and industry trends, producers should consider the value of preconditioning calves prior to weaning this fall. Dr. Kate Brooks, University of Nebraska Agricultural Economics Department, and Rob Eir Continue reading…
When cattle prices go down, it’s important to keep financial books on the ranch for more than just tax time. A pair of upcoming workshops by Nebraska Extension will show how to get started.
While it was easy during record high cattle prices to avoid recordkeeping for budgets, marketing, or enterpri Continue reading…