June 17, 2008 UNL Spreadsheet Helps Determine Economic Feasibility of Storing Co-products LINCOLN, Neb. — A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension designed spreadsheet can help producers better calculate the costs of storing wet distillers grains or other co-products on-site. MoreMay 1, 2008 Barta Brothers Ranch Research Shows Deferred, Short-duration Grazing Similar LINCOLN, Neb. — When it comes to grazing upland range in the Sandhills, there's little difference between short-duration and deferred grazing systems in forage production, diet quality and animal performance, University of Nebraska-Lincoln range scientists found. MoreMay 1, 2008 UNL Research: Vitamin E Can Offset Beef Oxidation on Grocery Store Shelves LINCOLN, Neb. — Steaks from beef cattle fed a diet heavy in wet distillers grains may develop an off-color or off-flavor sooner in the grocery store, but the addition of vitamin E to cattle's feed appears to reduce the problem, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln research. MoreMay 1, 2008 New Spreadsheet Tool Assists Cattle Feeders, Nutritionists With Feeding Byproducts LINCOLN, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln computer-based model helps cattle feeders and nutritionists better calculate feeding ethanol byproduct feeds to their herds. MoreApril 30, 2008 Winterkill in Alfalfa Requires Quick Action LINCOLN, Neb. — Several alfalfa growers in eastern and central Nebraska have lost some of their alfalfa stands to winterkill this spring, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said. MoreApril 18, 2008 Nebraska Ranch Practicum Signup Available LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2008 Nebraska Ranch Practicum gives ranchers natural resource training, insight into livestock production and cutting edge research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. MoreApril 14, 2008 Grasshopper Potential Remains High for Some Nebraska Rangeland LINCOLN, Neb. — Central and southwest Nebraska rangeland are again at high risk for serious grasshopper infestations this summer, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist said. MoreJanuary 17, 2008 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable Offered in Bridgeport, Lexington and Norfolk LINCOLN, Neb. — Feedlot managers, owners, employees and allied industry will learn the latest on byproduct and feedlot issues at the 2008 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable at three locations across the state. MoreNovember 19, 2007 UNL Extension Programs Focus on Byproduct Feeding LINCOLN, Neb. — Two upcoming University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension programs Dec. 5 and 19 will use ongoing UNL research to help producers determine if byproduct feeding is a economical feed staple in their operations. MoreNovember 9, 2007 Corn Stalk Grazing Calculator Now Available NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln spreadsheet allows farmers and ranchers to make better informed decisions about cattle grazing corn stalks. More |
