BeefWatch Articles

Cow and calf

March 1, 2019

The Importance of Colostrum to the Newborn Calf

Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

calf windbreak

March 1, 2019

Windbreaks for Protection and Snow Diversion - 2019

Brad Schick, Former Nebraska Extension Educator

March 1, 2019

Genomics Helps Scientist and Producers Understand and Manage Emerging Disease

Jessica Petersen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Genetics & Genomics

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

Cow calf

March 1, 2019

Selection for Milk in the Cowherd: How Much is too Much?

Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems

graphic showing poster image for the webinar

February 22, 2019

Feeding Low Quality Hay

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

Calf

February 1, 2019

Feeding Moldy Hay

Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage 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

Female winter tick

February 1, 2019

Winter Tick - 2019

Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator

Bales on meadow

January 1, 2019

Early Hay Harvest and Fertilizing Meadows

Jace Stott, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifers

January 1, 2019

Heifer Development and Long-term Profitability

Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems

Red bull

January 1, 2019

Bull Selection Principles—Be an Educated Consumer

Matt Spangler, Professor and Beef Genetics Extension Specialist

Cow grazing corn stalk residue

December 1, 2018

Corn Stalk Quality After Weathering

Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist

cow standing

December 1, 2018

Winter Grazing On Upland Rangelands

Mitch Stephenson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Range Management Specialist

cornstalk bale

December 1, 2018

Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3-N) or Nitrate (NO3-) – Know the Difference!

Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist

Feedlot Safety webinar by Dr. Aaron Yoder

November 30, 2018

Feedlot Worker Safety

Cows at feeder

November 1, 2018

Ammoniated Corn Residue Equal to Medium Quality Grass Hay?

Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist; Ashley Conway, Graduate Student

Cows eating DDG

November 1, 2018

Changing Supplementation Frequency May Impact Cow Weight and Body Condition Score

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

vaca

October 22, 2018

Manejo de Polvo en Operaciones de Engorda a la Intemperie

Larry Howard, Nebraska Extension Educator

soybeans

October 1, 2018

Whole Raw Soybeans as a Cost Competitive Protein Supplement for Cows and Calves

Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

cattle eating feed

October 1, 2018

Recognizing and Managing Differences in Health Risk of Incoming Feeder Cattle

Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator

Hailed corn silage

October 1, 2018

How does Corn Silage Compare with Sugar Beet Pulp in Growing Calf Rations

Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist

vacas

September 27, 2018

Iniciando Becerros Recién Destetados en Alimento

Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator