Importance of Hay Testing
Haying season is over, days are shorter, and cooler weather means winter isn’t far away. Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman and Cow/Calf Extension Specialist Rick Rasby, say now is the time to get your winter hay quality tested, inventoried and organized so you have a feeding plan this winter.
Fall Cow/Calf Management Tips
About twenty percent of Nebraska’s cowherd calves in the fall, which can be less labor intensive, but there are challenges to keep cows fed. Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Rick Rasby talks about how to feed fall calving cows economically to maintain adequate body condition.
Veterinary Drug Residue Regulations in U.S. Export Markets
Different global standards for veterinary drug residue can bring the U.S. cattle export market to a stop. University of Nebraska Ag Economics Grad Student Akinbode Okunola and Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Elliott Dennis talk about drug residue standards and the effect it has on global beef markets.
Do You Know the Quality of Your Stored Hay?
Do you know the quality of the hay you put up this summer? Nebraska Extension Educator Ben Beckman and Cow/Calf Extension Specialist Rick Rasby, talk about why hay testing is a critical part of any operation to make feed decisions this winter.
Fall Calving Tips
Management and feeding programs of fall-calving herds is much different than spring-calving herds due to weather conditions and feed resources available. Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Specialist Rick Rasby talks about supplementation and weaning to help both cows and calves perform during the winter months.