Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow and calf in a pasture in the herd. Photo by Troy Walz

March 9, 2026

Using Bulls and Herd Synchronization-Benefits to the Beef Herd

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

Black cow with white face grazing in a pasture. Photo credit: Troy Walz

March 1, 2026

Summer Pasture Rental Rates on a Price per Ton Basis Consumed by the Cow-calf Pair

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator, Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

Lone red cow in a pasture

December 1, 2025

Why Do I Have So Many Open Cows? Causes of Reproductive Failure

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

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

Published: June 1, 2025 | Updated: March 18, 2026

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: March 3, 2026

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)

Published: April 1, 2025 | Updated: March 19, 2026

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