Commercial and Noncommercial Pesticide Applicator Training in 2024
Cow Herd Report Card III: Calving distribution & pounds of calf weaned per acre
Check out the first two parts in this series focused on measuring performance in a cow-calf operation.
Spanish:Pesticide Safety Certification Training for Private Applicators in 2024
Chemigation Training in 2024
What are replacement heifers worth in 2024?
Not every cow is going to be profitable, even when calf prices are high. It is important to consider the quality of cows as well as cost. Paying too much for good cows is as bad as paying very little for a horrible one. Producers who intend to be profitable must consider closely the relationship of current and future cost to current and future revenue, cow longevity and productivity.
Spanish:Online Courses for Pesticide Applicator, Chemigation Training in 2024
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Course Offered in Spanish for 2024
Staying safe in cold weather and how to recognize, treat and prevent hypothermia, frostbite and trench foot
As wintry, cold weather hits with sub-zero temperatures, there's not much room for error in cold weather preparedness. Cattle producers can't just stay indoors when the weather gets cold. However, since a producer's most valuable assets are the humans who have to be out in the cold, it's important to recognize when it's time to take a break and warm up, or adjust the work, equipment or gear to make sure the people are prioritized in cold weather.
Spanish:Winter weather challenges for bulls can affect breeding season
Livestock producers know winter can be a challenge for their cowherds, and Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension cow-calf/stocker specialist, reminds them not to forget about their bulls in their winter management plans.
“Bulls are one of our bigger investments in the cow herd, and 90 percent of the cows are still impregnated through natural service with a bull rather than artificial insemination,” Wilke said. “So, they also require year-round maintenance.”
Spanish:Pasture and Forage Minute: Reflecting on 2023, Improving Pastures in 2024
Make Plans to Attend the 2024 Three-State Beef Conference
The annual Three-State Beef Conference gives beef producers and others a chance to spend an evening learning from top researchers and industry leaders. This year topics include corn residue grazing, heifer development and managing cows for longevity and profitability.
The conference features three presenters who travel to three states over three days, Jan. 16-18, discussing their research findings and practical ways to apply them.
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