The most common cattle breed in the U.S. in the nineteenth century was the Shorthorn.
Perhaps the two biggest livestock insurance programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage (PRF) and th…
Lower supplies of market-ready cattle work in producers’ favor, according to market analyst
Understanding which measurement of energy to use in an operation is important to calculate livestock needs which changes drastically with diff…
Livestock producers have an important role in keeping meat on plates and they have greater opportunities than ever to sell beef directly to co…
While typically lower on the lab results, the mineral makeup of forages is no less important than the protein and energy portions we discussed…
The best way to test a bull’s productivity is through Breeding Soundness Exams (BSE).
In March, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln BeefWatch Webinar series will focus on planning for and managing during a drought.
In the past nine years, Doug Smith and Larry Rowden have taught more than 570 students armed in long, red plastic sleeves how to artificially …
Anyone considering expanding or diversifying their operations are invited to the Nebraska Pork Expo set for July 21 in York.
FEBRUARY
With 2021 shaping up to be a strange year for agriculture, Dr. Darrell Peel, a professor at Oklahoma State University, said that perhaps the m…
Producers anticipate calving season by working relentlessly to make sure their herd is properly managed, healthy, fed and vaccinated. Once a c…
FEBRUARY
A free calving workshop “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving” will be offered Feb. 25 virtually and at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 W. R…
Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and allied industries can learn new information related to feedlot management at Nebraska Extension’s…
Last time, we looked at ADF and NDF and how it is used to measure a hay sample’s fiber content. It plays into digestibility and forage intake,…
The time for spring planting alfalfa is just around the corner, and two traits often confused are fall dormancy and winter survival. Last time…
A newly launched survey by Nebraska Extension seeks ranchers’ input on the design of grassland conservation programs in the state.
While icy winter mornings can be slick for people to walk, they can also present a risk for bulls breeding fall-calving cows, said Beef Cattle…
Rolling 7 Mini Cattle, run by the Zutavern family of Custer County in central Nebraska, breeds and raises miniature cattle. It began in 2015 a…
The I-29 Moo University collaboration will host its seventh annual dairy beef short course March 23. This year the educational opportunity wil…
It’s not every day that an Angus bull sells for $900,000, but Danny Poss was not surprised.
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Key issues affecting livestock producers’ bottom line in 2021, and insight on cattle markets the year as COVID-19 recovery begins were the hig…
Raising beef cattle during the winter comes with its own obstacles, such as freezing temperatures and blizzards which ultimately lead to a for…