Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Can We Do About Late Calvers and the Upcoming Breeding Season?
Management practices to enhance the liklihood that cows calving late will quickly return to estrus and conceive are discussed.
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How Much Free Choice Mineral Are Nursing Calves Eating?
Recognizing that calves are eating mineral needs to be included when calculating the total amount to be delivered to the herd to meet targeted levels…
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Managing Burned Pastures After a Wildfire, How to Graze
Pasture and precipitation conditions prior to and after a wildfire greatly influence the approach to grazing management. Principles to pay attention …
1 year, 2 months ago
Management Strategies for Minimizing Early Pregnancy Loss
Conception rates are often high in cattle. However, numerous factors can inhibit maternal recognition or lead to pregnancy loss from days 7 to 50 aft…
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Rangeland Grasshopers in 2025
Rangeland grasshoppers may be problematic this year in parts of Nebraska due to high populatoins last fall and winter conditions that may support sur…
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2025 Drought Planning Trigger Dates
Soil moisture, air temperature along with plant health and vigor, all contribute to grass growth on native range and pastures. Understanding when key…
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Estrus Synchronization Considerations in Beef Herds
Dr. Rick Funston discusses the fundamentals and factors to enhance sucess, as well as resources to utilize when selecting and executing an estrus syn…
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Going to Grass: Preventing Grass Tetany with Magnesium Supplementation
Understanding the factors that contribute to grass tetany in cattle is the foundation for preventing it. Brock Ortner discusses why magnesium deficie…
1 year, 2 months ago
Proactive Weed Control in Pastures: Tips for Early Season Success
Weeds in a pasture may be a natural part of the plant community ebb and flow or they may represent a noxious invasive species. Understanding classes …
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Registration Open for 2025 Nebraska Ranch Practicum
Interested in learning a systems approach to cattle and ranch management? The Practicum provides current research delivered through a hands on experi…
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