Monday March 18, 2019
Estrus Synchronization and Breeding Season
Cattle producers are in the midst of calving season and they may also want to prioritize their estrus synchronization protocols for the upcoming breeding season. Nebraska Extension Educator Aaron Berger talks about the many resources the University provides for estrus synchronization.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/estrus-synchronization-and-breeding-season-resources-review-2019
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Tuesday March 19, 2019
Personal Protection When Applying Pesticides
Exposure to pesticide chemicals can be dangerous and hazardous to your health. UNL Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator Clyde Ogg talks about taking precautions when applying chemicals by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2019/reduce-pesticide-exposure-proper-gloves-other-ppe
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Wednesday March 20, 2019
Cash Rent Trends
Ag land rentals are being negotiated around the state for the upcoming growing season. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen says there are several factors land owners and renters need to consider during negotiations.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2019/nebraska-cropland-rental-rates-and-financial-trends-2019
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Thursday March 21, 2019
2019 Spring Affair
The 2019 Spring Affair plant sale at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln is April 26th and 27th. Justin Evertson from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum says the annual event is the place to be, to buy great plants for the upcoming gardening season.MP3
https://plantnebraska.org/connect/events/spring-affair.html
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Friday March 22, 2019
Colostrum and the Newborn Calf
It’s calving season and one of the most important issues is feeding newborn calves colostrum within the first 24 hours. Nebraska Extension Educator Troy Walz talks about what colostrum is and why it’s so important for the health of the calf.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/importance-colostrum-newborn-calf