Saying goodbye to metal bangs tags and hello to EID tags
If your heifers are bangs tagged, those orange metal clips will soon be a relic of the past. Starting November 5, 2024, your veterinarian will not be tagging with metal clips, but instead will use electronic identification (EID) tags.
Veterinarians used metal clips to identify heifers receiving the brucellosis vaccine (“bangs”), and to identify animals moving between states.
Spanish:Determining a Fair Rent for Farm Buildings
Recognizing Economic Risk on the Ranch
Economic and financial risks on the ranch go hand in hand with other risks facing the operation.
Spanish:Details & Registration for Upcoming Online Learning Opportunities
Plan Now to Purchase Your Hay Supplies
Hay production has been reported to be 50% of average or less in many areas of Nebraska. The U.S. hay supply is at a 50-year low (Table 1). Couple this information with rising costs (Figure 1) and it becomes prudent to plan fall, winter, and next spring’s hay needs sooner rather than later. Inventory your feed and hay resources now to know what you need. Checking prices and availability now will go a long way to reducing the anxiety of what we will feed our cows this fall and winter.
Spanish:Hold the Net Wrap and Twine
UNL Heifer Development Center First Year Wrap-up
With the U.S. cowherd at historic lows, the University of Nebraska—Lincoln is focusing on how to grow the cowherd while advancing the quality of female genetics that are the foundation of the U.S. beef industry.
Spanish:Sustainable beef, early childhood projects lead Grand Challenges awards
Bold, audacious research ideas that will improve the lives of current and future generations of Nebraskans have been funded through the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Grand Challenges Catalyst Competition.
Chancellor Rodney D. Bennett and Sherri Jones, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation, announced nine new Grand Challenges projects Sept. 3. Projects include two catalyst awards and seven planning grants.
Spanish:Upcoming webinar focuses on the basics of knowing, growing and grazing grass
When should ranchers start tax planning?
Haying and Cattle Grazing Areas with Hemlock
There are two different species of hemlocks in Nebraska that can be toxic to both livestock and people. Here is some information that is important for you to consider as you plan grazing or haying in areas with either of these two species of hemlock.
Spanish:Cashing in on your calf crop: Adding value at the auction block
2024 Forage Field Day Moving Online
Forage Field Day is a premier regional event designed to bring together the latest research, insights, and practical advice for forage producers. This year’s online event will feature a series of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions covering a broad range of forage-related topics. The event will be live on Zoom on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 12:30 (CDT), but will also be recorded and available after the session.
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Spanish:Biosecurity Basics and Beyond: Ensuring Your Operation's Future
Whenever the topic of biosecurity comes up, it's no surprise that many people might find their attention waning due to the complexity of the issue or because they don’t feel they have experienced a biosecurity problem. The reality is that every producer has encountered some sort of biosecurity risk or event at one point or another and may not have been fully aware or didn’t consider the “biosecurity” aspect of the matter.
Spanish:Planning for Ranch Risk Exposure Related to Forage and Livestock Production
New invasive plants to watch for in Nebraska
Annual forage options following irrigated winter wheat
Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18 inches. Precipitation usually occurs in the early spring benefitting the predominately cool-season grasses of this high altitude (3,800-5,000 ft.) area. Unfortunately, limited summer rainfall and declining quality of cool-season pastures creates a challenge for producers needing a quality forage resource in the fall. Additionally, many areas of the High Plains are under irrigation restrictions, so limited water is available for crops and forages.
Spanish:What to know about sweet clover
Reviewing the Risk-Reward Relationship for a Ranch
For ranchers, risk is an accepted part of doing business. “No risk, no reward” is quoted when thinking about day-to-day operations and strategic, long-term decisions. Another familiar phrase is “if it were easy, everyone would do it.” To be in business is to take risks.
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