Unl Beefwatch

Bree DeNaeyer shares how knowledge gained through enterprise analysis and unit cost of production has benefited decision making on their Sandhills ranch.

The largest three categories in annual cow costs typically are feed, labor/equipment and depreciation. Stan Bevers with the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management discusses practices he sees professional ranch managers use to address these costs.

Annual cow costs, replacement rate and expected market prices are factors that impact the potential price that a producer can pay for a bred replacement heifer.

Jim Jenkins from Custer County Nebraska discusses the process he went through and what he has learned in adding sheep to his cattle operation.

Cattle operations in Nebraska may need to be registerd and permitted with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy depending upon size, location and management.

Supplementation needs of different classes of cattle grazing cornstalks as well as the type of protien needed is discussed.

Winter Tetany is a condition in cattle that is a result of a magnesium deficiency. Management practices to identify and mitigate risks for winter tetany from harvest feed is discussed.

In many parts of the western United States, Common Mullein and Cheatgrass are invasive species in rangeland and pasture. Dr. Nevin Lawrence discuss recent research that examines herbicide options that can be used to help control these species.

Harvesting a market beef animal at home requires adequate facilites, equipment, and freezer space to help ensure a quality product at the end. Keys things to understand prior to starting this project are discussed.

The Beefwatch webinar series focuses on topics related to cow-calf management. Producers can register for upcoming webinars and also view past recordings at the beef.unl.edu website.

Aaron Berger and Ben Beckman discuss factors to consider when evaluting the option of harvesting and feeding corn stallk bales.

Aaron Berger and Dr. David Anderson discuss cattle inventories, COVID-19 and drought as factors impacting current market conditions.

Aaron Berger and Dr. Bob Milligan discuss the value of employee leadership in an agricultural business and ways those can be developed.

Aaron Berger and Hannah Greenwell discuss the value of testing hay and understanding management options available when knowing hay quality.

Aaron Berger and Dr. Travis Mulliniks discuss management strategies to deal with a shortage of forage through the fall and winter.

Aaron Berger and Leslie Johnson discuss the results of a survey that shows the barriers that many producers see to the use of manure as a nutrient source in cropping systems.

Aaron Berger and Dr. Ron Lewis review a recently developed learning module for rating docility scores in cattle.

Aaron Berger and Brad Schick discuss key things to remember when grazing corn stalks with cattle.

Aaron Berger and Randy Saner discuss key things land owners should consider before entering into a hunting lease.

Aaron Berger and Dave Boxler discuss flies impacting cattle this fall and options for control.