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Impacts of Earlier Blooming Leafy Spurge

Posted May 13, 202500:09:09

In parts of Nebraska there is a trend towards leafy spurge blooming earlier in the spring. Because the onset of reproduction is an opportune time to...

Investing in Herd Expansion, Time Value of Money and Opportunity Cost

Posted May 12, 202500:16:46

Net present value is a tool cow-calf producers can use to evaluate the amount they can afford to spend to purchase or develop bred replacements for...

Horn Flies and Grazing Cattle

Posted May 8, 202500:16:25

Horn flies populations at greater than 200 per animal can significantly impact cattle performance and comfort. Different methods and approaches to reduce...

Cautionary Note on Beef Demand, Public Financial Sentiment Matters

Posted May 5, 202500:19:55

The public is expressing angst about the state and direction of the economy at a level not seen since the early 1980s. The potential implications of...

What Can We Do About Late Calvers and the Upcoming Breeding Season?

Posted May 1, 202500:14:02

Management practices to enhance the liklihood that cows calving late will quickly return to estrus and conceive are discussed.