Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

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

Published: August 16, 2024 | Updated: June 24, 2026

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

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August 16, 2024

When should ranchers start tax planning?

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

beefwatch graphic

September 23, 2024

Saying goodbye to metal bangs tags and hello to EID tags

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator

cattle grazing in a pasture

September 23, 2024

Simple Synchronization of Cows - One Injection, One Time through the Chute, and Bull Breed

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

cattle in a pasture in the winter

Published: November 26, 2024 | Updated: January 22, 2026

Winterizing Your Cowherd- Managing Cows Through Cold Stress

By Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension Educator, Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist, Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist