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Cows calves

March 1, 2019

Three Key Factors to Balance when Choosing a Calving Season Based on Profitability

Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist; Devin Broadhead, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ag Economics Research Technologist

Calves

February 1, 2019

Is Creep Feeding Beef Calves Profitable?

Devin Broadhead, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ag Economics Research Technologist; Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist

Ranch Manager

February 1, 2019

Using the DuPont System to Increase Farm/Ranch Profitability

Robert Tigner, Agricultural Systems Economist, Nebraska Extension Educator

Replacement heifers

February 1, 2019

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Economics Team Annual Beef Heifer Replacement Forecasts for the 2018 – 2019 Production Season

Matt Stockton, Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Specialist; Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cattle eating from a trough

May 2, 2018

How Good Accounting Practices Aid Decision Making

Austin Duerfeldt, Former Agricultural Systems Economist, Nebraska Extension Educator

Profile of a beef cow

December 2, 2017

Cow-Calf Cost Breakdown – Breeding Expense

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

Farming equipment

November 2, 2017

Cow-Calf Cost Breakdown – Labor and Equipment

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow standing in a field

October 2, 2017

Cow-Calf Cost Breakdown – Cow Depreciation

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

Bales of hay in a field

September 2, 2017

Cow-Calf Cost Breakdown – Feed Cost

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

cow

June 2, 2017

Profit Tip: Marketing Plans for Your Cattle Operation

Jay Parsons, Farm and Ranch Management Specialist; Kate Brooks, former Nebraska Agribusiness Economist

Cows calves

February 2, 2017

Profit Tip: Unit Cost of Production for a Cow-Calf Enterprise

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator