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Grazing Management
Heat Stress
H5N1
Cattle Management
Cheatgrass
Native Grass Pastures
Crested Wheatgrass
Photosensitization
Kansas State University
Cattle Performance
Estrus Synchronization
Dairy Cattle
Sorghum-Sudangrass
Swath Grazing
Grazing
Smooth Brome
Beef Cattle
Prostaglandin
Artificial Insemination

Nebraska Extension

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Latest Episodes

Fall regrowth on cool season grasses may seem like a bonus for grazing, but care must be used when utilizing this forage to minimize risk of reducing plant health and vigor for next spring.

Grazing annual forages at and shortly after a freeze event raises the potential for toxicity. The risks and practices to mitigate them are discussed.

The price fundamentals based on consumer demand and beef supplies are strong going into the fall with little sign of heifer retention and cow herd rebuilding occurring.

Dr. Mary Drewnoski shares research producers can use to effectively utilize corn residue. Expected grazing days per acre, supplementation strategies and factors that impact grazing quality are discussed.

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Recent Guests

Ben Beckman
Nebraska Extension Educator focused on forages and grazing management systems
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Fall Grazing Management: Balancing Forage Use and Recovery
Dr. Barry Janowski
Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Keys for Corn Stalk Residue Grazing with Cattle
Dr. Elliot Dennis
Associate Professor of Livestock Marketing and Risk Management
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Episode: Cattle Market Outlook for the Fall and Winter
Dr. Becky Funk
Veterinarian and animal health teaching specialist at the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center
Episode: What does summer pneumonia look like in calves and what to do about it?
Dr. David Anderson
Professor and extension livestock specialist focused on food and product marketing
Texas A&M University
Episode: Pause and Get Perspective on Current Cattle Prices
Dr. Galen Erickson
Nebraska Extension Beef's Feedlot Specialist
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Is that Corn Crop Worth More as Silage or as Grain?
Daniel Mushrush
Operator of Mushrush Ranches, involved in utilizing virtual fencing technology.
Mushrush Ranches
Episode: Virtual Fence - A Ranchers Three Years of Experience with 500 Collared Cows
Dr. Jason Warner
Extension CALCAS Specialist at Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Episode: Assessment of Nutrient Content of Grasslands Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program in Kansas
Doug Nelson
Lecturer in child youth and family studies with the University of Nebraska and also a financial planner
University of Nebraska
Episode: One Participant 401K is a Tax Savings and Financial Planning Tool for Small Businesses

Host

Aaron Burger
Nebraska Extension Educator and Host of the BeefWatch Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 104 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 States3 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
    Australia5 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 States6 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 States6 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 States7 years ago

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The podcast features a timely focus on market conditions and risk management strategies.
Informative and relevant content addressing current beef industry challenges.
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Managing Annual Forages After Frost
Q: What do we need to remember and pay attention to if we've got annual forages, especially for grazing those and the risk that frost can present?
We need to be aware of prussic acid risks, particularly in the new shoots of sorghum species after a frost, and monitor nitrate levels in forages as temperatures drop.
Virtual Fence - A Ranchers Three Years of Experience with 500 Collared Cows
Q: What are some things you learned as other producers are considering using this technology?
You have to be willing to change what you're doing and actually use it, or it will not cash flow, and it will not work.
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
Q: How do you ensure high quality in fall-winter forages?
Planting in the correct time frame and using rotations can help maintain high-quality feed even as forages age through the winter.
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
Q: What are potential health risks when grazing these forages?
Health risks include nitrate toxicity and choking on turnip bulbs, with recommendations for managing these risks.
Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting
Q: What are some annual forage options for July or August planting?
Some good options include warm seasons like pearl millet and sorghum, as well as cool seasons such as oats and brassicas.

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2. Dr. Barry Janowski
3. Dr. Elliot Dennis
4. Dr. Becky Funk
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7. Daniel Mushrush
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