November 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. MoreSeptember 11, 2007 Beef-forage Systems Shortcourse Scheduled LINCOLN, Neb. — Registrations are being accepted for the 2007-08 Integrated Beef-Forage Systems shortcourse from University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. MoreJuly 16, 2007 Summer's Heat Means Watching Cattle for Heat Stress LINCOLN, Neb. — With temperatures forecast to hit 90 degrees and above this week (week of July 15), cattle producers need to take steps to ward off heat stress in their herds, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln beef specialist said. MoreJune 14, 2007 Nebraska Grazing Conference Offered Aug. 7-8 in Kearney LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2007 Nebraska Grazing Conference Aug. 7-8 at the Kearney Holiday Inn will offer an in-depth look at grazing from animal behavior to grassland management. MoreMay 22, 2007 Distillers Grains Seminar June 14 in Fremont LINCOLN, Neb. — A June 14 Distillers Grains Seminar is designed to help Nebraska pork and poultry producers and agribusiness representatives learn more about current technologies and future trends related to ethanol production and using corn processing co-products in feed. MoreMay 1, 2007 Late-gestation Supplemental Nutrition Can Produce Heavier Heifers LINCOLN, Neb. — Spring-calving beef cows that receive supplemental nutrition late in pregnancy tend to produce heftier heifers that have improved pregnancy rates later, University of Nebraska-Lincoln research shows. More February 19, 2007 University Grasshopper Workshops Provide Update on RAATS Control Program NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Due to the potential of serious grasshopper problems in rangeland in the central Sandhills and southwest Nebraska this summer, rangeland grasshopper workshops will be offered in Thedford and Imperial in March. MoreSeptember 20, 2006 Grazing and Ranch Management Mentors Teach Sustainable Grazing Practices LINCOLN, Neb. — A rancher-organized and driven grazing and ranch management mentor program is providing grassland guidance and counsel to those new to ranching or to western Nebraska. MoreAugust 16, 2006 Landowners Need to Exercise Caution in Managing Fire-damaged Rangeland LINCOLN, Neb. — Landowners need to implement management changes to help scorched pastures recover from this summer's wildfires, but even with careful management, it may take several years for the rangeland to be usable again, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln rangeland ecologist says. MoreJuly 31, 2006 Manage Grazing During Drought to Minimize Damage LINCOLN, Neb. — Limited rainfall accompanied by high temperatures has left many pastures in poor condition and producers needing to change grazing management, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln forage specialist said. More |
