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Nebraska Extension
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Cattle Market
Grazing Management
Cattle Nutrition
Cattle Management
Distillers Grains
Beef Cattle
Cattle
Estrus Synchronization
Beef Production
Cow Nutrition
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Annual Forages
Virtual Fence
Feeder Cattle
Beef Industry
Cattle Production
Drought
Virtual Fencing

The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

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Latest Episodes

Ellen Trahan discusses how virtual fence has allowed them to use goats to address woody encroachment and invasive species in rangeland.

Dr. Scott Fritz of KSU discusses mold in corn and things producers should be aware when preparing to graze corn residue.

Comparing feeds on a price per unit of energy and protein consumed by the cow can reveal what are the most economical feed sources.

Connor Biehler discusses things to pay attention to to minimize mud in feedyard pens

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Ellen Trahan
Agricultural educator and rancher using goats for custom grazing and invasive plant control
Rock and Fly and Tea Ranch
Episode: Using Goats with Virtual Fence to Control Woody and Invasive Weeds in Nebraska Rangeland
Scott Fritz
Assistant professor of toxicology at Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Episode: What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle?
Brock Hortner
Nebraska Extension Educator based in the Northern Panhandle
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Make Informed Feed Purchasing Decisions Using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator
Connor Biehler
Author of the article on Managing Mud in the Feedyard; educator based in eastern Nebraska
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Managing Mud in the Feedyard - Focusing on What Matters Most
Nick Jorgenson
CEO of Jorgenson Land and Cattle
Jorgenson Land and Cattle
Episode: How Jorgenson Land and Cattle Uses Virtual Fence with Cover Crops and Grazing
Mary Jernowski
Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Episode: Virtual Fence Research, Resources and Education Opportunities
Yiji Zhang
Extension Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Episode: Virtual Fence Research, Resources and Education Opportunities
Warren Rusche
Extension Specialist at South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Episode: Feeding Rye to Cattle on a Growing or Finishing Diet
Dr. Warren Rusche
Assistant Professor and Extension Feedlot Management Specialist at South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
Episode: Extruded and Expelled Soybean Meal as a Partial Replacement for Dried Distillers Grains in Diets for Finishing Cattle

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Aaron Burger
Host of BeefWatch Podcast with Nebraska Extension Beef Systems focus; tenure across multiple affiliations within Nebraska Extension and UNL Beef Systems.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Great Information

    Timely information brought in a quick, condensed podcast. They hit the highlights and features of the subject without dragging it out. One of my favorites to listen too. I look forward to each new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMC Farms
    United States4 years ago
  • Great value

    I’ve been listening to this podcast now for a couple of years, even though I’m based in Australia. I love learning about the similarities and differences between the US and AUS beef industries. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CG86QLD
    Australia6 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    This is the best cattle information available in the US. UNL is leading the way on helping farmers have more efficient beef herds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kentuckypipw
    United States7 years ago
  • Episode on Adding Hunting to your Operation

    In many states, you can also check out your state’s public hunting and fishing lease program through your state fish and game agency. In Nebraska this program (Open Fields and Waters) provides an annual per acre payment based on habitat type, takes care of signage, and waives the landowner of all liability through the Nebraska Recreational Liability Act. Additional cost share and technical assistance for habitat improvements (cedar tree removal, prescribed fire, or even incentives to help cover... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    River Runner 87
    United States7 years ago
  • Good Info

    UNL does a great job on this, specifically Aaron. Don’t let the short length deter you. This is drinking from a fire hose of info! I end up listening two or three times to get everything locked in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blood/sweat/steers
    United States8 years ago

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Producers in the US and Australia report finding US benchmarks and comparisons helpful.
Audience notes the content is dense with actionable insights, not filler.

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What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle?
Q: What are some things to think through in handling grain that is rejected because of its condition?
Fritz recommends testing for mycotoxins and obtaining a representative sample, while accounting for possible hotspots. Producers can then consider feeding uncontaminated feeds alongside it based on the test results.
What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle?
Q: What are some things to recognize with tar spot?
Fritz says tar spot is a plant disease, not an established cause of cattle health issues, but it may indicate conditions favorable to other molds. It can also reduce forage quality and digestibility.
Using Goats with Virtual Fence to Control Woody and Invasive Weeds in Nebraska Rangeland
Q: What would you encourage someone to think through before adding goats to an existing cattle operation?
She recommends comparing the labor and equipment costs of current weed-control methods with the time needed to manage goats, and considering the patience, training, animal-care help, and gradual scaling required.
Using Goats with Virtual Fence to Control Woody and Invasive Weeds in Nebraska Rangeland
Q: How did you train the goats to use the virtual fence?
Trahan says they follow NoFence's training protocols for about two weeks, starting in a familiar containment area and teaching goats to respond to the collar's warning sound before reaching the virtual boundary.
Managing Mud in the Feedyard - Focusing on What Matters Most
Q: Connor, what are some of the deeper considerations beyond drainage and mound maintenance when mud is a reality this fall?
Mud increases cattle maintenance energy requirements because cattle expend more effort moving through mud, which reduces feed efficiency; depth and duration of mud, as well as cooler temperatures, further raise nutrient needs, so producers should design pens with sufficient space and height for mounds and anticipate higher nutrient requirements as temperatures fall.

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Beef-focused discussions center on practical beef cattle management, nutrition, feeding strategies, forage planning, and risk management for producers. Episodes frequently feature university extension specialists and researchers who translate current studies into on-farm decision points, covering topics from alternative feed ingredients and limit-feeding to weaning, cow-calf management, and drought-adaptive strategies. A notable strength is the hands-on, data-informed approach that often includes cost analyses, real-world logistics, and tool recommendations, making it valuable for producers seeking actionable guidance and for sponsors looking to reach cattle operations seeking practical, scientifically grounded insights.

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