UNL BeefWatch

Recent Episodes

What Needs to be in Your Free-Choice Mineral Supplement When Grazing Cereal Rye or Other Small Cereals?

Posted March 18, 2025 • 00:10:15

Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses the specific mineral needs of cow-calf pairs as well as stocker cattle grazing annual forages and key components that should...

Consider Securing Feed Supplies Now for Dry Conditions

Posted March 13, 2025 • 00:16:11

Drought conditions continue for most of Nebraska and the High Plains. Developing a plan and aquiring forage and concentrate feeds now to feed the cow...

Annual Forages, Plan Now in Case of Drought

Posted March 11, 2025 • 00:09:40

Annual forages can be used to help make up for the loss of range and pasture grazing due to drought. Dr. Volesky discusses options and cautions to consider...

Be Aware of Basis Volatility When Using Price Risk Management for Calves and Feeder Cattle

Posted March 10, 2025 • 00:15:30

Dr. Parsons reviews the historic wide positive basis currently in place between CME feeder cattle prices and local cash prices in Nebraska and the basis...

Effects on Stocker Steer Performance While Consuming Essential Oil or Ionophore Minerals

Posted March 6, 2025 • 00:16:22

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