UNL BeefWatch

Latest Episodes:

Supplementing Yearlings in the Summer Grazing Season: Is it Worth it? Jul 20, 2022

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Strategic supplementation of yearlings grazing summer pasture with distillers grains may be a way to economically improve performance, especially on pastures dominated by cool season grasses.

What to Expect from Alternatives to Corn Silage Jul 15, 2022

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Winter annuals and summer annuals can be harvested as silage. Timing of harvest, storage method and feed out all impact the quality delivered to the livestock.

Weighing Risk and Rewards of Annual Forages Jul 05, 2022

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Identifying the purpose of the forage and planting date will help to determine which forage will best meet desired goals.

Adequate Nutrition for Breeding Season Success Jul 01, 2022

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The protein and energy content of diets right prior to and through the breeding season will impact breeding season success. Strategies to address situations where forage is deficient is discussed.

Is Plant ID Necessary for Grassland Management? Jun 28, 2022

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Understanding key forage species in rangeland and pasture can be used to identify management practices that will move the plant community towards desired goals.

Meeting Water Needs of Cattle in the Feedlot Jun 14, 2022

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Providing additional water to cattle in the feedlot during extended periods of hot, humid conditions can help to mitigate heat stress.

Tools for Adjusting Stocking Rates during Drought Jun 03, 2022

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Grass Cast which is a forage production forecasting tool and long range weather outlooks can help producers estimate expected forage production on rangeland and pasture.

Protecting Farm and Ranches from Wild Fire May 03, 2022

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Things to think through and do to help protect lives and property from wild fire are discussed.

What are my Options when I am Out of Grass? May 02, 2022

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Different strategies are discussed that can be utilized to feed a cow herd during drought conditions.

What You Need to Know to be a Bottle Calfs Mama Apr 18, 2022

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Dr. Karla Wilke discusses things to remember when caring for the bottle calf.