Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Will You Do with Profits?
Increased profitability will provide many ranchers the opportunity to reinvest capital back into the operation this year. A thought process for evalu…
2 years, 10 months ago
Lumpy Jaw vs Woody Tongue Understanding the Difference
While these two disease have similar symptoms, they are actually caused by different bacteria. Recognizing the differences and how it can impact whet…
2 years, 10 months ago
Pros and Cons of Fall Planting Winter and Spring Small Grains
Target planting dates, expected levels of forage production as well as advantadges and disadvantadges of winter and spring small grains are discussed.
2 years, 10 months ago
Is That Corn Crop Worth More as Silage or as Grain?
Understanding and comparing all of the costs of harvesting and storage as well as the value of nutrients in a corn crop allows for accurately compari…
2 years, 10 months ago
Is it Foot Rot or Something Else?
Foot rot is a common cause for lameness in cattle, but there are other sources as well. Recognizing the common signs of foot rot and steps for workin…
2 years, 11 months ago
Considerations for Early Weaning Calves
When forage is short, early weaning calves can reduce forage demand and benefit cow body condition. Keys to success are discussed.
2 years, 11 months ago
The benefits of ultrasound as pregnancy diagnosis tool in providing information to make management decisions.
Ultrasound can be used as early as 30 days after breeding to detect pregnancy in cattle. It also can be used from days 60-75 of pregnancy to identify…
2 years, 11 months ago
Seeing the synergies in row crops, annual forages and cows on a south central Nebraska irrigated farm.
Kendall Seibert from near Henderson shares his experience from incorporating summer and winter annuals as a forage for cows in a corn and soybean rot…
2 years, 11 months ago
What does summer pneumonia look like in calves, and what to do about it?
Recognizing risk factors for summer pneumonia, and working with a veterinarian to develop a prevention and treatment plan can help minimize the impac…
2 years, 11 months ago
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting.
The different options available, including spring, summer and winter annuals that can be used for harvested forage or grazing are discussed.
2 years, 11 months ago