Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Associate Beef Extension Professor, University of Kentucky Discussions on the potential to expand exports to China are continuing. The optimists will see this as a means to add value to feeders sold to feedyards in response to increase beef demand. The actual impact of this foreign market on the cow-calf operator is [...]
Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Extension Forage Specialist, Penn State University Fall pasture growth often provides additional opportunity for grazing livestock; however, careful management of pastures is essential for the over-wintering of forages and improvement into the next growing season. A dry end to our summer has stunted fall pasture regrowth dramatically, but as rains begin [...]
By Wyatt Bechtel Pasture rent is an expense most cattle producers negotiate on a yearly basis and it can fluctuate based on competition from other grazers. This year cash rent pasture rates averaged $12.50/acre nationally, down $0.50/acre from last year and $1.50/acre lower than 2015. Rental rates in 2013-14 stayed at $12/acre and in 2012 [...]
Logan Hawkes In response to pleas for help to get hay to cattle stranded in isolated locations due to massive flooding, national Guard units brought in Chinook helicopters, loaded them with hay donated from points all across the country, and dropped hay to starving cattle. South Texas will be months just assessing the damage from [...]
By Dan Murphy It’s straight math: 10 types of cheese, times 10 types of toppings, equals 100 different ways to create the summer’s perfect cheeseburger. But some combinations are way better than others. Summertime offers a wealth of outdoor possibilities that just don’t fit with the cold and chill of winter. Along with obvious examples [...]
By Sara Brown, Livestock Digital Producer Ranchers are playing a bad game of “wait and see” as rains continue to flood the coast of Texas. Many ranchers are still trapped by the high waters and have no ways to check on livestock or assess damage. “Right now, we are preparing to mobilize animal response teams [...]
By North Dakota Stockmen's Association The North Dakota Stockmen's Association and North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation have teamed up to support the state's cattle ranchers who are suffering through one of the worst droughts in North Dakota history. The non-profit organizations have launched the "Hope for the Heartland" Drought Relief Fund to help North Dakota cattlemen [...]
By Dave Aiken, UNL Extension Water & Agricultural Law Specialist Thousands of tourists are expected to visit Nebraska to view the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse. Rural landowners may be opening up their land to visitors for camping and eclipse viewing. Landowners have legal protection against tourist personal injury liability if they do not charge [...]
By Christopher Walljasper August 09, 2017 | 1:48 pm EDT The Department of Interior (DOI) has made its first recommendations to modify the conservation plan for the greater sage grouse. The DOI Sage Grouse Review Team delivered recommendations to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke in a memo Aug. 7. The report is part [...]
Joclyn Evans As one of the first foods introduced to infants (starting at six months), beef provides the nutrients babies need to set the stage for successful development and lifelong health. Make sure to incorporate beef into your meals to help your family members make the most of their days and meals. Vital bundle of [...]
