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Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio
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Nebraska Extension Almanac is the University of Nebraskas longest running series of radio interviews with University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension specialists and educators. Here you will find information and advice on a wide variety of topics and issues, including crop and livestock production, ag policy, health and nutrition, lawn and garden care, and more. Nebraska Ag Almanac is produced by IANR Media of NUs Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Summer Pneumonia in Calves Part 1
3w ago00:04:33Tap to summarizeAs colostrum-derived immunity in calves declines this summer, they may be more susceptible to health problems. Extension Animal Health Specialist Becky Funk discusses issues that can contribute to summer pneumonia in calves.
Transcribe →Summer Pneumonia in Calves Part 2
3w ago00:04:38Tap to summarizeNebraska Extension Animal Health Specialist Becky Funk discussed declining colostrum immunity and pasture quality as factors that can contribute to summer pneumonia in calves. In today’s program, she focuses on pneumonia symptoms and when producers should bring the issue to their veterinarian’s attention.
Transcribe →LRP – Feeder Cattle Insurance: Recent Enhancement and Performance History
3w ago00:04:43Tap to summarizeNo one wants to be in a situation where insurance needs to pay out, but Extension Farm and Ranch Management Specialist Jay Parsons says Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance can be a valuable risk-management tool to help protect a producer’s bottom line.
Transcribe →Build Cows that Stay: Smarter Heifer Development for Long-Term Productivity
3w ago00:04:53Tap to summarizeA productive herd needs resilient cows that consistently produce calves. Extension Cow-Calf Specialist Kacie McCarthy discusses management practices producers can use to develop heifers for long-term productivity.
Transcribe →Early Weaning Strategies for Challenging Forage Conditions
3w ago00:04:30Tap to summarizeWhen forage quality becomes a problem, producers should consider early weaning to help pastures recover. Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke discusses what producers need to be prepared for when forage is scarce for cows and calves.
Transcribe →Harnessing the Power of Decision Trees
4w ago00:04:46Tap to summarizeGood decisions start with good planning. Nebraska Extension Farm and Ranch Management Specialist Jay Parsons says decision trees can help producers evaluate options, prepare for uncertainty, and make sound business choices for the future of their farm or ranch.
Transcribe →Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting Ownership
4w ago00:04:33Tap to summarizePlanning ahead can make passing the farm to the next generation easier. Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist Jessica Groskopf says gradually gifting ownership over time is one estate planning strategy that can help ease the transition while keeping the operation in the family.
Transcribe →Limit Feeding Cows with Soy Hulls and Low-Quality Hay
4w ago00:04:41Tap to summarizeLow-quality hay doesn't have to mean poor cattle performance. Recent research shows supplementing low-quality hay with soybean hulls can help maintain cow condition during drought. Auburn University Assistant Professor Brandon Smith explains what producers can expect when using soy hulls as a forage supplement.
Transcribe →Summer Pneumonia in Calves and What to Do About It
4w ago00:04:37Tap to summarizeSummer pneumonia can be a serious threat to young calves. Dr. Halden Clark with the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center says recognizing the early signs and treating affected calves quickly can improve recovery and reduce losses.
Transcribe →Nebraska Land Link
4w ago00:04:59Tap to summarizeProducers thinking about the future of their operation have a resource to help with succession planning. Nebraska Extension Educator Emeritus Allan Vyhnalek says the Nebraska Land Link connects retiring landowners with beginning farmers, helping keep agricultural land in production while supporting the next generation of producers.
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