Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Bales stacked in rows

December 1, 2025

Nutrients, Inventory, and Mother Nature

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

black and white cow in front of a windmill and water

July 2, 2020

Water Requirements for Beef Cattle

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Calf suckling

March 2, 2018

Colostrum Helps Newborn Calves

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cow and calf

March 1, 2019

The Importance of Colostrum to the Newborn Calf

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

hay bales

July 1, 2019

Planning for a Potentially Short Hay Inventory on the Ranch

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator, Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Frosted cane

October 1, 2020

Cautions for Cattle Grazing Frosted Forages - 2020

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Drought pasture

July 1, 2021

Past BeefWatch Articles and Webinars to Help with Drought Related Decisions

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Heifers

Published: February 1, 2022 | Updated: December 1, 2025

Cow Nutrition Considerations at Calving and Early Lactation

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Frosted forage

October 1, 2022

Cautions for Cattle Grazing Frosted Forages

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Cows eating supplement on range

February 1, 2023

Cow Nutrition Considerations at Calving and Early Lactation

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator

Nebraska cattle near pond on grassland

April 30, 2025

How much water do cattle need and what water problems should cattle producers watch for?

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator, Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

Hay bales in the road ditch

December 4, 2023

What to know about feeding road ditch hay to cows

By Troy Walz, Nebraska Extension Educator