This Week's Radio Features

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Monday, February 17, 2025

Can Pine Needles Cause Abortions in Cows?

Snow covered feed and hungry cows might lead them to eat things they normally wouldn’t eat including pine needles. Extension Educator Bethany Johnston says if those cows are pregnant, they could have birthing problems including an aborted calf because of a compound in pine needles.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Wintering Growing Calves Using Corn Residue

Nebraska Extension Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about the benefits of feeding corn residue and distillers grains for wintering cows, backgrounding calves and heifers. She says it’s a good combination that will result in positive gains and performance.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Positive Profit and Negative Cash Flow

Your farm operation isn’t just about raising cattle and growing crops, it’s also a business that needs strong accounting skills. On today’s Almanac, UNL Ag Economics Associate Professor of Practice Tim Meyer talks about how to stay in the black with careful accounting.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

USDA Reports on Land Values and Cash Rents Part 1

Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen reports another survey that says Nebraska has had another year of increased ag land values. Today Jim talks about how the survey was conducted and the data was gathered. 

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Friday, February 21, 2025

USDA Reports on Land Values and Cash Rents Part 2

As farmland values in Nebraska continue to increase, cash rents will reflect that increase. Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen talks about the details that are essential to determining cash rental rates.

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