Recent findings published from the Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Highlights 2017-2018 indicate changes in cow-calf and stocker monthly rental rates were mixed when compared to 2017 (Table 1 https://go.unl.edu/w0hw). Nebraska monthly grazing rates represent a typical fee for one month of grazing Continue reading…
ADVANTAGES TO WINDROW GRAZING
Harvested feed costs can be one of the largest expenses to cattle producers. Windrow grazing, sometimes called swath grazing, is a management practice that can significantly reduce harvesting and feeding costs. Swathing the crop and leaving the windrows in the field pr Continue reading…
Baling of cornstalk residue has been an increasing topic of interest amongst growers. Reasons are many including residue management when cattle don’t graze a field, use of residue as a feedstuff, and, in the case of 2017, to bale up much of the downed ears with the cornstalks. With this interest, we Continue reading…
The first step in dealing with hail damage is to contact your insurance agent, so that you know what is required to meet obligations for hail or revenue insurance.
HIGH MOISTURE FEED OPTIONS TO GET IT OUT OF THE FIELD EARLIER. Making hailed corn into corn silage can be a good option for those with Continue reading…
Transportation plays an important role in cattle production. The majority of cattle in the United States have been transported with a stock trailer or semi cattle truck at least once in their life time.
Data on transportation was collected in the 2016 National Beef Quality Audits for both fed ca Continue reading…
Roughly half of all neighbor complaints of livestock odors originate from land application of manure. A weather forecast and a little knowledge of odor dilution can be a powerful tool for keeping your neighbors happy, or at least avoiding those irate phone calls. This article summarizes those weathe Continue reading…
Weaning season is right around the corner for producers. However, some producers do not think about how their management techniques can affect calves when entering the feedlot. These techniques can affect how calves are managed when received at the feedlot and subsequently, can determine the number Continue reading…