Josie Crouch, Livestock System Educator

A group of bulls graze in a pasture

March 1, 2026

Balancing Bull Selection with Cowherd Profitability

By Josie Crouch, Livestock System Educator, Brock Ortner, Nebraska Extension Livestock System Educator

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

Cow eating hay

April 1, 2023

Thin Cows and Limited Hay Resources: What are my options?

By Josie Crouch, Livestock System Educator, Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist, Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems

heifers on range

January 17, 2024

Heifer percent mature body weight at breeding: What does it mean for pregnancy rates and calf performance?

By Josie Crouch, Livestock System Educator, Kacie McCarthy, Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist, Travis Mulliniks, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems