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UNL BeefWatch
Hosted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln · EN
The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.
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Dr. Jerry Volesky, 31 Years as a Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist
2w ago00:27:02Tap to summarizeDr. Jerry Volesky completes a 31 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as key management thought processes and management practices related to range, pasture and annual forages.
Transcribe →Dr. Rick Rasby, 40 Years as a Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist
3w ago00:18:45Tap to summarizeDr. 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 the success of cow-calf producers going forward.
Transcribe →Impact of Sire Over-Conditioning on Bull Fertility
4w ago00:28:05Tap to summarizeRecent research is demonstrating that bull body condition during semen production influences not only sperm viability but also embryo development.
Transcribe →Prussic Acid May Still be Present in Harvested Hay
May 400:24:29Tap to summarizeRecent research is challenging the widely held belief that prussic acid breaks down in hay. Dr. Gruss from Iowa State discusses the data and gives principles to address this risk.
Transcribe →How is Methane from Cattle Measured?
May 100:19:34Tap to summarizeMeasuring methane produced from cattle is a challenging process. The methods and tools utilized are discussed.
Transcribe →Ranch Tax Management Considerations During Disasters and Drought
Apr 2700:13:15Tap to summarizeDisasters bring tax consequences which require thorough documentation. Options for managing income from livestock are dicussed as well.
Transcribe →Down Stream Margin Trouble
Apr 2300:20:37Tap to summarizeMargins at the feedlot and packer level are showing negative values for the foreseable future. Dr. Koontz from CSU discusses the signal this sends for cow-calf and stocker yearling operations and why now is a good time to put into practice price risk management.
Transcribe →How and Why is Methane Produced in Cattle?
Apr 2000:22:08Tap to summarizeThe University of Nebraska is examining factors that impact methane production from cattle. This research includes the microbial population in the rumen, inoculation of the rumen environment early in an animal’s life, diet and cattle genetics.
Transcribe →Leveraging Summer Annual Forages in Today’s High Cattle Markets
Apr 1500:10:47Tap to summarizeCurrent crop commodity prices, fertilizer input costs, and a shortage of grazeable forage in Nebraska is creating a senario where planting summer annual forages for grazing or harvested feed may be a more profitable option than growing row crops in 2026.
Transcribe →Farm/Ranch Insurance and Wildfires - What is Commonly Covered?
Apr 1400:06:38Tap to summarizeTaking 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 farm and ranch owners.
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