Join the National Cattlemen’s Beef Quality Assurance and Nebraska BQA on the beautiful University of Nebraska, Lincoln East Campus for two days of learning and demonstrations that are sure to improve your operation. With live cattle handling demonstrations, hands-on training, and the newest informa Continue reading…
While it's still fresh in your mind, now is the time to make changes to your farm or ranch record keeping system. There are many programs available to help you organize your financial information. Nebraska Extension has been teaching Quicken courses for the past few months. Quicken is an affordable Continue reading…
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Fifty pounds – the weight of a bag of feed – in extra calf weaning weight seems like a worthy goal. It could add up to $100 per cow to your sales. The following four cow/calf experts give their best low-cost tips on how to get an extra 50 pounds Continue reading…
Even though winter feeding has the greatest costs associated with keeping livestock, some hay feeding is inevitable even for the most cost-efficient livestock producers. Several hay management options are available that can reduce the associated costs of extended hay feeding during the winter.
In Continue reading…
Those looking to take the guesswork out of cow/calf management are encouraged to enroll in the revised Beef Cow Basics-Plus home study course offered by Nebraska Extension. The course, which is now available online, is designed for beef producers, feed consultants, veterinarians and youth wanting to Continue reading…
Looking to improve average daily gains of yearlings grazing summer grass while reducing cost of gain? Consider supplementing modified distillers grains. Research studies from the University of Nebraska showed that feeding modified distillers grains with solubles (MDGS) can replace a portion of sum Continue reading…
Stable fly injury to livestock is brought about in a number of ways. Both male and female flies partake of a blood meal, usually on the lower parts of the fore legs and under the belly. Their bite is quite painful; cattle react by stomping their legs, bunching in pasture corners, or standing in wate Continue reading…
Sweetclover shows up naturally in pastures each year. Many folks think of it as just another weed. Let me try to describe ways to use it so it becomes a welcome addition to your grasslands.
Sweetclover can be a curse or a blessing. Ignore it in pastures and it can g Continue reading…