Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

cow calf pairs Photo credit Troy Walz

November 1, 2025

The Growing Threat of Tick-Borne Disease in Nebraska Cattle- Anaplasmosis

By Brian Vander Ley, DVM Epidemiologist, Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Matt Hille, DVM, MS, PhD Diagnostic Veterinary Pathologist and Nebraska Extension Specialist

Tractor loads feeder wagon

June 1, 2025

I Need a Ration for My Cattle- Now What?

By Josie Crouch, Livestock System Educator, Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

A variety of hens feed in their pen

April 9, 2025

Raising Healthy Backyard Chickens: Tips from a Poultry Expert

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifers in a pasture

Published: May 1, 2015 | Updated: April 1, 2025

Estrus Synchronization Considerations in Beef Herds

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Rick Funston, Nebraska Extension Beef Cattle Reproductive Physiologist

Seeds and seedlings will spread up to 200 yards from an eastern red cedar seed source. (Photo credit: Bethany Johnston)

April 1, 2025

What Drives the Spread of Cedar Trees-The Most Important Predictor

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Burned pastures after a wildfire (Photo credit: Bethany Johnston)

April 1, 2025

Managing Burned Pastures After a Wildfire- How to Graze

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Jerry Volesky, Extension Range and Forage Specialist, Mitch Stephenson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Range Management Specialist

pine needles and pinecones in snow

January 29, 2025

Can Pine Needles Cause Abortions in Cows?

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifer on winter pasture

February 2, 2020

Plane of Nutrition can Significantly Impact Pregnancy Rates in Heifers and Young Cows

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow

February 2, 2020

Will CIDRs bring cows into heat earlier so they calve sooner next year?

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Jay Jenkins, Former Nebraska Extension Educator

Absinth Wormwood Plant

June 2, 2018

A “New” Invasive Weed - Absinth Wormwood

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Close up of grass leaves

May 2, 2018

Wait! Wait! Is Your Pasture Ready to Graze?

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

hay bales in a field

August 16, 2024

Haying and Cattle Grazing Areas with Hemlock

By Brian Vander Ley, DVM Epidemiologist, Great Plains Veterinary Education Center, Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Scott Fritz, DVM, Kansas State University Clinical Assistant Professor of Toxicology