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Impact of Sire Over-Conditioning on Bull Fertility May 06, 2026

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Recent research is demonstrating that bull body condition during semen production influences not only sperm viability but also embryo development.

Prussic Acid May Still be Present in Harvested Hay May 04, 2026

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Recent research is challenging the widely held belief that prussic acid breaks down in hay. Dr. Gruss from Iowa State discusses the data and gives principles to address this risk.

How is Methane from Cattle Measured? May 01, 2026

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Measuring methane produced from cattle is a challenging process. The methods and tools utilized are discussed.

Ranch Tax Management Considerations During Disasters and Drought Apr 27, 2026

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Disasters bring tax consequences which require thorough documentation. Options for managing income from livestock are dicussed as well.

Down Stream Margin Trouble Apr 23, 2026

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Margins at the feedlot and packer level are showing negative values for the foreseable future. Dr. Koontz from CSU discusses the signal this sends for cow-calf and stocker yearling operations and why now is a good time to put into practice price risk management.

How and Why is Methane Produced in Cattle? Apr 20, 2026

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The University of Nebraska is examining factors that impact methane production from cattle. This research includes the microbial population in the rumen, inoculation of the rumen environment early in an animal’s life, diet and cattle genetics.

Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets Apr 15, 2026

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Current crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting summer annual forages for grazing or harvested feed may be a more profitable option than growing row crops in 2026.

Farm/Ranch Insurance and Wildfires - What is Commonly Covered? Apr 14, 2026

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Taking time to annual review your insurance policy to understand what is and is not covered in the event of a wilfire is an important practice for farm and ranch owners.

Using Virtual Fence after a Wildfire - A Producer's Perspective Apr 13, 2026

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Jessie Jarvis, a rancher from near Eagle, Idaho shares her family's experience with using virtual fence to graze cows on portions of allotments that didn't burn without building physcial fence. The lessons earned and the opportunities she sees going forward with this technology are discussed also.

Nebraska Cattle Health Update: Bovine Theileriosis and the Asian Longhorned Tick Apr 10, 2026

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Dr. Matt Hille, Veterinary Pathologist and Extension Specialist, discusses the westward movement of the Asian Longhorned Tick and the impact it can have as a vector for Bovine Theileriosis which is caused by a protoza which results in anemia for infected animals.

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