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Back to SearchAsian Longhorned Ticks - Spreading West Towards Nebraska
David Boxler discusses the unique challenges these ticks provide, disease they can transmit,how to scout for them and options for control
Published on 7 hours ago
Watch Out for Whorled Milkweed: Identifcation, Toxicity, and Control in Pasture and Hay Ground
Whorled Milkweed can be toxic when consumed by livestock. Management practices to mitigate its presence in hay fields and the risk when it is present in harvested hay is discussed
Published on 4 days, 7 hours ago
Cattle Market Outlook for the Fall and Winter
Dr. Elliott Dennis discusses the factors driving current cattle market conditions and at the base is consumer demand for beef!
Published on 2 weeks ago
Don't Wait for Spring: Why Fall is Prime Time for Weed Control in Rangelands and Pastures
Excellent control of perennials, biennnials and winter annual weeds can occur in the fall through the use of strategically applied herbicides. Keys for timing and application are discussed.
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Hidden Cost of Silage Storage - and How to Stop It
Best management practices to minimize silage spoilage and reduce dry matter loss are discussed.
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Using the Cattle Comfort Index to Trigger Heat Abatment Strategies
Air flow, water, sprinklers, shade and even bedding can be helpful to reduce the impacts of heat on cattle. Benefits of different methods are discussed.
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Using Herbicide for Cheatgrass Management in the Nebraska Panhandle
Research has shown a combination of two herbicides applied on pasture and rangeland in the fall can have effective control of winter annual grasses on rangeland and pasture. How the products work and…
Published on 1 month ago
Challenges of the Beef Calf Born in July, August and September
Considerations for care and management of calves born in mid to late summer along with practices that can mitigate common stressors are discussed.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
What does summer pneumonia look like in calves and what to do about it?
Nebraska Extension Veterinarian Dr.Funk discusses factors that contribute to and common symptoms of summer pneumonia in nursing calves.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Getting Reacquainted with the Cattle Comfort Index
The research behind the Cattle Comfort Index is explained and resources producers can use to access the information is discussed.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago