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Why Storage, Not Age, Determines Hay Quality Apr 08, 2026

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The conditions hay is stored under is the major driver of how quality is retained. Factors that impact hay deterioration are discussed.

Rebuilding Fences After a Disaster Apr 06, 2026

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Nebraska Extension Educator Jessica Groskopf discusses things land owners should know regarding Nebraska fence law and Federal cost-share programs, before removing and replacing fences.

Managing Burned Pastures After a Wildfire - How to Graze Mar 31, 2026

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Drs. Jerry Volesky and Mitch Stephenson discusses factors that influence when pastures impacted by wildfires will be ready to be grazed.

Considerations for Breeding Season in Confinement for Beef Cattle Mar 30, 2026

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Dr. Karla Wilke discusses management practices that producers should pay attention to if the breeding season will need to occur in a dry lot setting this year.

25 Years of the Sandhills Calving System Mar 26, 2026

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Dr. David Smith and Dr. Dale Grotelueschen discuss the circumstances and system that they developed with producers, which became known as the Sandhills Calving System. This management practice has been shown to drastically reduce the incidence of scours in young calves.

Caring for Livestock and People after Wildfire Mar 24, 2026

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Dr. Travis McCarty and Dr. Randall Spare, two veterinarians from Kansas, share their experiences of going through multiple wildfires personally and with their clients on principles for caring for livestock and supporting the impacted people. Nebraska Extension veterinarians Dr. Funk and Dr. Vander Ley also discuss key things that can help producers wortk through these circumstances.

Snap2Graze: Turning Cereal Rye Pasture Photos into Grazing Decisions Mar 20, 2026

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Snap2Graze is a web based tool based on Univeristy of Nebraska research, that utilizes a photo to estimate forage avaible for grazing.

2026 Nebraska Ranch Practium Program Mar 17, 2026

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The content that will be covered is discussed, as well as how people can learn more or register.

Understanding and Preventing Calf Scours Mar 12, 2026

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Neonatal calf diarrhea is a common concern among cow-calf producers. Understanding why scours occurs, can help prevent the problem.

Balancing Bull Selection with Cowherd Profitability Mar 10, 2026

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Breed genetic trends for greater growth, milk production and mature weight are impacting cowherd nutrient needs and thus profitability.

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