UNL BeefWatch

Episodes

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  What to Know About Feeding Road Ditch Hay to Cows 10.11.2026 5m

  Hay harvested from a road ditch can be a much needed source of forage, but caution should be used when feeding it.
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  Virtual Fence After Wildfire, Is It the Right Fit for Your Operation? 05.11.2026 16m

  Virtual fence can be an option to replace internal fences that have been damaged after a wildfire. Things to consider in evaluating this tool as an option are discussed.
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  Feeding Baled Corn Residue to Beef Cows 02.11.2026 25m

  Dr. Drewnoski discusses how method of harvest and ammoniation can drastically impact the quality of the diet consumed by cattle.
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  Factors Shaping the Cattle Market with Dr. David Anderson 28.10.2026 17m

  Market volatility and uncertainty have been the new normal recently. What has happened and what to watch in the months ahead is discussed.
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  Using Goats with Virtual Fence to Control Woody and Invasive Weeds in Nebraska Rangeland 19.10.2026 47m

  Ellen Trahan discusses how virtual fence has allowed them to use goats to address woody encroachment and invasive species in rangeland.
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  What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle? 13.10.2026 12m

  Dr. Scott Fritz of KSU discusses mold in corn and things producers should be aware when preparing to graze corn residue.
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  Make Informed Feed Purchasing Decisions Using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator 08.10.2026 13m

  Comparing feeds on a price per unit of energy and protein consumed by the cow can reveal what are the most economical feed sources.
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  Managing Mud in the Feedyard - Focusing on What Matters Most 07.10.2026 6m

  Connor Biehler discusses things to pay attention to to minimize mud in feedyard pens
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  How Jorgenson Land and Cattle Uses Virtual Fence with Cover Crops and Grazing 29.09.2026 40m

  Nick Jorgenson talks about their 7 year journey of using virtual fence and the value it delivers for grazing pasture and crop ground.
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  Virtual Fence Research, Resources and Education Opportunities 23.09.2026 42m

  Nebraska Extension Specialists discuss research that has been done with virtual fence, what has been learned and the opportunities for producers to utilize this technology for grazing and cattle management.
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  Feeding Rye to Cattle on a Growing or Finishing Diet 18.09.2026 13m

  Dr. Warren Rusche discusses research examining the inclusion of rye grains at various levels of feeding in both growing and finishing diets.
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  Extruded and Expelled Soybean Meal as a Partial Replacement for Dried Distillers Grains in Diets for Finishing Cattle 14.09.2026 20m

  Dr. Warren Rusche from South Dakota State University discusses research showing an advantage in carcass weight for cattle fed extruded and expelled soybean meal as a protein source in finishing diets.
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  Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet 09.09.2026 5m

  There are advantadges of using an energy dense diet to grow calves instead of one's containing high levels of forage under current market conditions.
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  Comparing Soybeans to Distillers Grains as a Protein Supplement in Growing Diets 08.09.2026 13m

  Dr. Jim MacDonald discusses the performance of growing cattle fed raw soybeans, roasted soybeans or distillers grains in a silage based diet.
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  Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage 03.09.2026 16m

  Dr. Drewnoski discusses why Vitamin A is important for health and reproduction and when additional supplement is needed.
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  Winter Grazing Cows on Standing Corn and Feeding Shell Corn with Hay - A Producers Perspective 31.08.2026 28m

  Doug Sieck of Selby, South Dakota discusses his experience grazing standing corn and feeding shell corn with hay when forage is short.
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  Limit Feeding Cows to Address a Shortage of Forage 27.08.2026 16m

  Dr. Shike discusses research on feeding cows concentrates when roughage is in short supply.
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  Strategies When Weaning Calves in Stressful Conditions 26.08.2026 16m

  Drought has stressed calves this summer. Ways to mitigate stress and enhance calf health are discussed.
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  Green Is Not Always Growth: Nebraska Pasture Conditions After Late Rains 13.08.2026 23m

  Late season rains can bring green to rangeland and pastures, but caution should be used in grazing this limited growth.
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  Can Your Receiving Program Handle the Heat? 03.08.2026 9m

  Hot, dry conditions can add additional stress to calves as the are recieved into the yard. Key things to pay attention to are discussed.