Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDr. Rick Rasby, 40 Years as a Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist
Dr. Rick Rasby completes a 40 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as important for th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Impact of Sire Over-Conditioning on Bull Fertility
Recent research is demonstrating that bull body condition during semen production influences not only sperm viability but also embryo development.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Prussic Acid May Still be Present in Harvested Hay
Recent research is challenging the widely held belief that prussic acid breaks down in hay. Dr. Gruss from Iowa State discusses the data and gives pr…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How is Methane from Cattle Measured?
Measuring methane produced from cattle is a challenging process. The methods and tools utilized are discussed.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ranch Tax Management Considerations During Disasters and Drought
Disasters bring tax consequences which require thorough documentation. Options for managing income from livestock are dicussed as well.
2 months ago
Down Stream Margin Trouble
Margins at the feedlot and packer level are showing negative values for the foreseable future. Dr. Koontz from CSU discusses the signal this sends fo…
2 months ago
How and Why is Methane Produced in Cattle?
The University of Nebraska is examining factors that impact methane production from cattle. This research includes the microbial population in the ru…
2 months, 1 week ago
Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets
Current crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting summer ann…
2 months, 1 week ago
Farm/Ranch Insurance and Wildfires - What is Commonly Covered?
Taking time to annual review your insurance policy to understand what is and is not covered in the event of a wilfire is an important practice for fa…
2 months, 1 week ago
Using Virtual Fence after a Wildfire - A Producer's Perspective
Jessie Jarvis, a rancher from near Eagle, Idaho shares her family's experience with using virtual fence to graze cows on portions of allotments that …
2 months, 2 weeks ago