The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has conducted research studies for cow-calf production systems to evaluate profitability. In Nebraska, pasture rental rates have increased rapidly over the last several years due to numerous factors. At the same time, availability of crop residue and ethanol co-pr Continue reading…
Not all small grain species are equal when it comes to forage production, but there are a few things that we can expect with some regularity. A few certainties are:
• Oats will not survive the winter in the central and northern Great Plains.
• It is hard to beat oats for fall forage production.
• C Continue reading…
Now is the time to start thinking about marketing opportunities for calves this fall. While prices are well below what was received last year at this time, considerations can be given to the seasonal aspects of feeder cattle prices and the opportunities that may exist to utilize risk management too Continue reading…
Rained-on hay plagues all of us eventually. This year maybe more than usual. The 'windrow disease' that often follows presents lingering problems.
Windrow disease — that’s the name I give to the striped appearance in fields where alfalfa windrows remained so long that regrowth was Continue reading…
With the extreme conditions we have been experiencing this summer, it is important producers diligently document and report their death losses for possible Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments. It is a good risk management practice to keep good records anyway but it is at times like these tha Continue reading…