K-State beef cattle experts explain economic drivers and how mature cow size may need to be different across segments in the industry
Sandhills cowboy Brad Wilson is nothing if not determined.
Agricultural operations in Nebraska have been significantly impacted by wildfires over the past several months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
The 21st annual Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be June 6 at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, Nebraska. Social hour will begin at 4 p.m., a benefit auction will take place at 5 p.m., banquet at 6 p.m. and induction cer…
The National Grazing Lands Coalition will feature four Midwest operations for its third annual bus tour this fall with the theme Grazing the Heartland.
For more than seven decades, John Ravenscroft has devoted his life to ranching in the Nebraska Sandhills. His lifelong commitment is in responsible land management, ethical cattle practices and community service.
- Kristen Sindelar
While restoring this stripped ground into a native mecca for his herd of bison in southwestern Nebraska, Darrel Meister has come to this conclusion: “It’s always easier to work with nature than against her – more economical as well.”
Gary Powles has worked his entire life as a cattlemen, making great improvements on his ranch.
- Benjamin Herrold
When it comes to spring calving or fall calving, cattle producers have a variety of factors to consider.
Registration is open for the Siouxland Feedlot Forum on June 16, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Located in Nebraska’s Panhandle, Schuler Red Angus is known for supplying other ranchers with high quality live cattle and genetics. Equally impressive are the conservation efforts that have taken place on this unique landscape, diverse in its topography and ecological communities.
While King Charles was having tea state side with President Donald Trip, Gov. Jim Pillen was heading to London to promote Nebraska beef.
- Janelle Atyeo
Burn area needs precipitation and time for grass regrowth. Nebraska experts give advice on cattle feeding and grass recovery.
Jim Johnston was a cowboy from age 6, when he competed in his first rodeo, a calf riding in Chambers, Nebraska. It turned into a lifelong passion in the rodeo and ranching industries.
- Benjamin Herrold
The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.
"Sam Connell, 85, was born on a family ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills, and some would say, in a saddle."
- By Chevy-Lynn Vaske, K-State Extension
K-State veterinarian Aj Tarpoff explains cattle identification methods and why they are critical to herd management success
- Kristen Sindelar
Three growing boys can drink a lot of milk, but Melissa said she had to figure out what to do with all the extra. “We had an abundance of milk—the freezer was full,” she said.
Operation Hay Lift delivers critical hay support as families work to recover and keep operations moving
Jim Alworth was destined to be a cowboy. Growing up and living in the Sandhills of Nebraska most of his life, he has been a rancher, rodeo cowboy, horse trainer, team roping producer and competitor, and pick up man. He lives the western way of life.
Lawsonia infection might be impacting more than you think
- By Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications
Nebraska Extension and two federal partner agencies will hold informational meetings on wildfire recovery April 8-10 in western Nebraska to help farmers and ranchers learn about available resources and address local needs. The program will include information on wildfire disaster relief prog…
The late Jerry Adamson was one of the first Sandhills ranchers to start cross-breeding cattle. Never getting into debates about breeds of cattle, he maintained there were good cattle in every breed and he enjoyed the process of trying to make his herd better.
- Kristen Sindelar
Disaster has the tendency to bring out the worst. Victims are left scrambling to pick up the pieces in attempt to restore some fragment of normalcy in their lives.
- Kristen Sindelar
“Cereal rye management is very difficult for producers because it grows so fast. The quality gets away from them,” said Mary Drewnoski, beef systems extension specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university has a new tool for that.