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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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Cattle Market Conditions with Dr. David Anderson
Jun 1200:17:05Tap to summarizeCattle fundamentals continue to be strong supported by exceptional product quality and ongoing consumer demand.
Transcribe →Reducing Pasture Fire Risk
Jun 500:13:20Tap to summarizePrinciples for reducing the risk of fire when working in rangelands and pastures is discussed.
Transcribe →America’s Appetite for Beef
Jun 100:08:24Tap to summarizeThe American consumer is increasingly eating more beef at a higher price than they were a decade ago.
Transcribe →Virtual Fence Tour in eastern Nebraska, northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa June 16 and 17
May 2700:12:24Tap to summarizeVirtual fence technology is advancing rapidly. This two day tour will demonstrate its use on both producer operations and in research settings.
Transcribe →Dr. Jerry Volesky, 31 Years as a Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist
May 1800:27:02Tap 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
May 1100:18:45Tap 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
May 600:28:05Tap 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.
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