Short on pasture? Consider feeding a mixture of ethanol co-products with low-quality forage to replace grazed forage and increase stocking rate for cow-calf pairs grazing smooth brome pastures.
Locations in Nebraska where smooth brome dominated pastures are the primary resource for summer grazing Continue reading…
Field peas are grown in western Nebraska primarily for human consumption and as a component in pet food. However, there are times when the field peas do not meet specifications for human consumption or traditional markets are saturated. Therefore, evaluating how field peas can be used in beef cattle Continue reading…
Many people are trying oat pasture this spring. The potential seems great, but you may be disappointed if you don’t graze it right.
Oat pastures have increased in popularity in recent years. They can reduce problems from drought and provide fast, early grazing. Oat pastures can be Continue reading…
It is spring and that means calf processing/branding time across cattle country. As producers are finishing calving season and preparing for branding/processing it is important to review Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) guidelines. Let’s take a minute to look at the key BQA principles:
- Discuss calf Continue reading…
Bringing a bred replacement into the herd represents a significant expense for beef cattle producers. For those producing their own replacements, heifer development costs contribute directly to cow depreciation, which is one of the three largest expenses on many operations. Ranchers with lower cost Continue reading…
The use of growth implants has shown to be an effective tool in increasing production from the ranch to the feedlot. Implants cause a delay in fat deposition and an increase in lean tissue accretion while ultimately changing frame size. These growth promotants have been reported to increase gains of Continue reading…
With summer grazing season is almost here, now is the time to prepare a horn fly management plan. Developing an effective plan requires some knowledge about the fly’s habits, life cycle, economic impact, and available control strategies.
United States livestock producers lose over $1 billion annu Continue reading…
Cattlemen have demonstrated a commitment to the integrity of today’s beef products by implementing sound cattle management practices. Consumers are looking for beef raised in a healthy and safe environment. An appropriate Herd Health Program ensures that all cattle are raised in the best health.
A Continue reading…
Nebraska statutes require property owners to keep trees or bushes out of fences that divide their property from a neighbor’s. Nebraska revised statute section 34-103 states:
“Every person . . . shall maintain his [fence] portion in good repair, including the necessary removal or trimming of trees a Continue reading…