The main economic driver of a cow-calf operation is dependent on the number of calves weaned alive. The next two drivers are weight and phenotype. For these reasons, outstanding calf health is a directly correlated variable to calf growth and performance. The following guide will review management strategies that are associated with excellent newborn calf health.
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Master Gardener tips for the Panhandle – Week of August 22, 2022
August 17, 2022
Here is the weekly crop of Master Gardener tips from Nebraska Extension in the Panhandle, relevant to local lawn and garden issues in the High Plains and consistent with research-based recommendations.
Marathon Kids Run More Than 5,000 Miles
August 17, 2022
More than 5,000 miles ran over the course of the summer by kids who participated in Nebraska Extension Marathon Kids. More than 200 runners signed up for the summer program and 70 runners completed marathons.
Terminating a verbal farmland lease
August 10, 2022
Some farm leases are not written but are verbal — or "handshake" — agreements.
‘Backyard Farmer’ Visits Vala’s Pumpkin Patch Aug. 22
August 10, 2022
“Backyard Farmer” – a perennial favorite on Nebraska Public Media celebrating its 70th season – is going on the road to record a special program Monday, Aug. 22, at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, 12102 S. 180th St., near Gretna.