MANHATTAN, Kan. — The saying ‘knowledge is power’ often rings true in making decisions, and in the case of beef cattle genetic tests, this in…
It is no secret that rainfall and humidity aid in the quality and quantity of summer forage production. However, these two factors also contri…
Flies are much more than a nuisance. Their economic impact can reach deep into a cattleman’s pockets.
Nebraska Extension will be hosting a summer meeting and tour focused on stocker/yearling systems June 30 near Nenzel, Nebraska.
Alfalfa seeded this spring is ready, or soon will be ready, to cut. Hot dry weather means proper care and management now could have big impac…
Alfalfa is a relatively drought-tolerant forage, but irrigation makes it possible to produce higher yields. This perennial crop does not have …
Insects are causing problems for alfalfa across Nebraska. Stay tuned as I describe what to look for in your fields and what to do if an issue …
Nebraska Extension will host a risk management workshop for cattle producers on Wednesday, June 23, from 5-8:30 p.m. at the West Central Resea…
While the amount of spring rain has varied significantly across the state, those areas that have had abundant rain will likely have abundant g…
As the year begins to heat up and cattle are on pasture, it’s important to make sure there is adequate water for livestock. How much do cattle…
With a number of challenges facing producers coming into the summer grazing season, Jeff Clark, a market development specialist in Alberson, W…
For Brian and Grady McMahon, there’s a lot to love about the polled Hereford breed. “Polled Herefords are easy to handle, docile, and their co…
The Cattlemen's Ball looked liked a pretty great time! See for yourself here:
As summer approaches, the Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health encourages horse owners to take proactive steps to preven…
Memorial Day is a good time to examine the status of hay and forage programs for the year.
“Optimizing animal comfort will maximize animal productivity."
Just as agricultural economists advise beef producers to follow a risk management strategy when it comes to cattle marketing, those same princ…
Fertilizing warm-season grass is a practice some producers do, but one should consider forage needs, the value of the forage, and fertilizer costs.
With an extra year to plan because of COVID-19, Cattlemen's Ball hosts Scott and Pat Mueller and their committees have added new attractions r…
Yellow-green patches in a pasture might look pretty for the uninitiated, but the tell-tale bloom of leafy spurge not a spring sight many of us…
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is one of the largest, if not the largest, charitable fund-raising events in the state. “Cancer touches so m…
Springtime has come, pastures are returning to that wonderful, lush color, and cattle are being turned out to pasture for summer graze out.
Kelly Anderson has been hooking up farmers and cattle producers for four years. No, she doesn’t work for FarmersOnly.com.
Low soil moisture levels in many areas across the state may mean irrigating alfalfa before the first cutting. Have you considered irrigating early?