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Feedlot Cattle Handling Practices Oct 04, 2023

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Purposefully acclimating cattle on arrival and utilizing handling practices that promote health and performance are discussed.

Talk to your Tax Preparer to Position for Year End Oct 03, 2023

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A conversation with your tax preparer this fall allows for planning of tax strategies and time to implement them.

Understanding Cattle Health Concerns on Cornstalks Oct 02, 2023

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Management practices to help mitigate potential health risks for cattle grazing cornstalks are discussed

Pasture Range and Forage Insurance - A Producers Perspective Sep 22, 2023

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Insuring for precipitation can help to mitigate impacts from a lack of moisture and subsequent reduced grass production by providing income to help offset grazing losses. Janet Mueller from near Sutherland shares their experience with the insurance over the last 9 years.

Corn Silage as a Feed Source for Beef Cows this Winter Sep 18, 2023

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Corn silage can work well as part of a ration for beef cows when it is a cost competitive option. Keys to effective feeding prior to and after calving are discussed.

Do You Have Mold and Mycotoxins in Your Silage? Sep 12, 2023

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Drought stressed corn harvested for silage has a greater potential for molds and mycotoxins to be present. Things to look for and management practices to deal with molds and mycotoxins are discussed.

Feed Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet Sep 11, 2023

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Research has shown limit feeding can be a cost effective strategy for growing calves after weaning. Key take aways and and benefits of this option are discussed.

Windrow Grazing Annual Forages to Extend the Grazing Season Sep 04, 2023

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In this Producer Perspective, Tim Kalkowski, who is part of a family ranch operation in Boyd County shares how they utilize annual forages and windrow grazing in a rotation with alfalfa hay and corn in a grazing system.

Why is Larkspur Dangerous for Cattle and How to Manage It Aug 28, 2023

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Larkspur is a native plant found on rangelands in western Nebraska as well as area states. It contains alkaloids that when consumed by cattle can cause death. Conditions that elveate risk for cattle grazing and strategies to reduce poisoning are discussed.

Using Supplement Placement with Cattle Grazing to Reduce Cheatgrass Biomass and Fire Risk Aug 25, 2023

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Strategic placement of supplement as well as virtual and temporary fence can be used with cattle to consume greater amounts of cheatgrass forage left from the growing season. This practice encourages cattle utilization of cheatgrass while reducing fine fuels that can contribute to wildfire risk.

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