Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIs that Corn Crop Worth More as Silage or as Grain?
Valuing a corn crop standing in the field for silage harvest or delivered to the cattle in the bunk and the factors that impact the price based on mo…
11 months ago
Is it Time to Consider Virtual Fence for Intensive Grazing Management?
University of Nebraska researchers have began exploring the capabilities of virtual fence for grazing management in annual forages and perennial past…
11 months, 1 week ago
Virtual Fence - A Ranchers Three Years of Experience with 500 Collared Cows
Daniel Mushrush, an early adopter of virtual fence technology shares his experience. What went well, what didn't, and the opportunities this tool pro…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Creep Feeding Beef Calves, Profit or Expense?
The cost of gain versus the value of gain is key for the profitablity of creep feeding calves. Keys to consider when evaluating whether or not to cre…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Assessment of Nutrient Content of Grasslands Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program in Kansas
CRP acres are often grazed with cattle. Having an estimate of the quality of this forage can help producers know what protein and energy supplementat…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
One Participant 401K is a Tax Savings and Financial Planning Tool for Small Businesses
The one participant 401K is a retirement account with unique options for small business owners. The ability to borrow from it and flexibility in fund…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
There are numerous options for annuals forages that can be planted mid to late summer for grazing, haying, silage or stock piled winter feed. The cla…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Effects of Maternal Cu, Mn, and Zn Supplementation from Different Sources on Physiological and Productive Responses on Cows and their Offspring
Research at Montana State University examined the impact of three different sources of trace minerals fed to cows during the last 5 months of gestati…
1 year ago
Acclimation to Handling Improved Timed AI Conception Rates in Yearling Heifers
Research at Kansas State University of over 600 heifers at 5 locations showed that acclimation to handling through a chute and alley during the estru…
1 year ago
Does It Pay to Target Compensatory Growth in Yearlings During the Summer?
Compensatory gain on summer grass is often touted as one of the benefits of a slow growth wintering program for calves. Recent research is challengin…
1 year ago