The 2016 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.
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Two research studies at the University of Nebraska by Dr. Rick Funston, beef reproductive physiologist at the West Central Research and Extension Center, suggest that the key information needed to identify heifers most likely to be successful as replacements is known the day the heifers are born.
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The following article is a summary of a 2015 Nebraska Beef Report ( http://go.unl.edu/df7x ). Beef cattle producers grazing cattle on improved or native pastures are often looking for inexpensive ways to increase gains and forage utilization efficiency. Ionophores have been shown to improve gains an Continue reading…
Small grains planted last fall are greening up and may be ready to graze soon. This spring, let’s make sure these pastures are productive and safe.
Did you look ahead and plant rye or triticale or even wheat last fall to use as early pasture this spring? If so, you soon will be rew Continue reading…
Cover crop adoption is continuing to increase throughout Nebraska. Respondents to the cover crop survey conducted in 2015 during extension meetings in Nebraska indicated the top five desired benefits from cover crops are building soil organic matter, reduced soil erosion, increasing soil water holdi Continue reading…
Colostrum, or first milk produced by the mother after birth, is high in nutrients and antibodies. A newborn calf lacks disease protection because antibodies do not pass across the cow’s placenta to the fetus’ circulatory system. Antibodies in colostrum provide calves with their initial protection. Continue reading…
The recent drop in crop prices has put a financial squeeze on some Nebraska producers. What happens if you lose your operating credit? Dave Aiken, UNL agricultural law specialist, answers questions relating to losing operating credit and loan subordination.
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A summary of 10 years of research conducted on yearling cattle grazing bromegrass pastures in eastern Nebraska was conducted. Three treatments were utilized for each of these 10 years. The first treatment was 80 lbs. N/acre of smooth bromegrass in a paddock. Supplementation of distillers grain fe Continue reading…