Manure is often an undervalued and underutilized resource in the state of Nebraska. It has many soil health benefits. When manure is managed properly and applied at appropriate rates, soil benefits include better drought tolerance and greater resilience to heavy rainfall events when compared to non- Continue reading…
Beef cattle producers are often interested in planting annual forages in the summer for later use in the winter. The question often surfaces about whether to bale the forage, or let the cattle graze the forage later in the year.
Producers interested in grazing the mature standing forage want to avo Continue reading…
HAY WASTE
Hay feeding time has started and feeding big round bales sure makes the job easier. Large bale feeding systems are designed to minimize labor but not waste. Most producers feed hay in some kind of feeder, but did you know the type of feeder can affect how much hay is wasted?
Feeding ha Continue reading…
The saddle horn provides an anchor point of stability so you can stay in control as you guide your horse through rough terrain.
In the same way, financial analysis and knowing your production costs can be anchor points. They provide the perspective and control you need to properly guide your busine Continue reading…
Yucca plants, which are also called soapweed by many people, have nearly overrun many rangelands. There are ways, though, to reclaim those grazinglands.
Across much of western and central Nebraska, yucca has nearly taken over some pastures. While they may be able to produce attract Continue reading…
The combination of low commodity prices and high input costs has left cattle producers struggling to reach breakeven levels. With focus on the current down-turn in the agricultural economy, Nebraska Extension and Colorado State University Extension will be hosting a series of meetings in twelve loca Continue reading…
Moisture, high winds, and cold temperatures increase the cow's energy requirements.
Cows in an optimal body condition score (BCS 5 to 6) are better able to withstand adverse environmental conditions. As a risk management strategy going into the winter, reduce the number of BCS 4 cows and increase t Continue reading…