UNL students are sharing their beef research findings at the annual beef meeting in Clay Center.

Great early morning drive to the Pitzer Ranch 4-H Horse Judging Contest to officiate and listen to reasons, followed up by last night’s Cattle Fax webinar where they shared results of their Cow-Calf Survey. Some results not so surprising, others maybe a bit more interesting. 😁

Besides being on the Nebraska noxious weed list and requiring control,leafy spurge spreads aggressively through seeds and root buds. With an extensive root system that can reach depths up to 15 ft., once established spurge is hard to control. beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2020…

Do not miss out! #NE4H summer adventure camps are a great way for your children (8-14 years old) to learn new things and make new friends in a supervised and supportive environment. Read more and register here 4h.unl.edu/camps-summer We are excited to see you!😍

Evaluating inter-seeding wheat in soybean for integrated weed management #NfieldObs #NebExt #UNLExt Amit Jhala Nebraska CropWatch Nebraska Extension Dr. Martha Mamo

Agricultural #LandManagement Quarterly for May 15, 2023 | The May webinar examines the latest average cash rental rates in the state & offers insight on adjusting rental rates considering high commodity prices this year. #NebExt #agland #agrealestate 🌱 buff.ly/3INoyIR

Celebration of Innovation Week kicks off with the NE Governor's Office declaring June 10 as Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Day in Nebraska, celebrating the teaching, research and Extension missions of University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Learn about updates on the ranch, as well as range and pasture outlooks and more in the spring 2023 Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Researcher. Read and subscribe ›› extension.unl.edu/statewide/cent…

The Nebraska Grazing Coalition got it absolutely spot on by honoring Homer and Darla Buell and the Shovel Dot Ranch with a lifetime achievement award as Grassland Conservation Pioneers--so well deserved! #legends #GrasslandPioneers #BeefState

Most of us have to make educated guesses about what might be wrong when a calf is listless and his ears are down, and summer pneumonia isn't a bad place to start. What does summer pneumonia look like, and what can you do about it? ow.ly/wI5r50P8MNV

SUBIRRIGATED MEADOW HAY HARVEST – Jerry Volesky July traditionally means the beginning of the haying season for Sandhills subirrigated meadows. Harvest date affects hay quality-> crude protein and energy decline as plants become stemmy and mature…

Note if hay was impacted by rain before baling. This info, along with hay tests can be useful when making hay feeding decisions this winter and next spring. Also remember earlier meadow harvest will provide a longer regrowth period and extra growth for fall grazing.

Nebraska Ag Land Values, Cash Rental Rates Trending Up According to #Farm Real Estate Report | The average value of #agland in #Nebraska increased for the fourth consecutive year, to $3,385 per acre. #NebExt #agrealestate #ag #landmanagement UNL Center for Ag Profitability buff.ly/44tP5mI

We're excited about our collaborative adaptive management project at Barta Brothers Ranch, one of our research sites near Bassett, NE. Learn more about the project and all the other cool stuff during this open house, July 25. ow.ly/T21E50P8NNY

A review of the immediate & long-term impacts of hail damage on #corn to assist #farmers with decision-making for the remainder of the growing season. #NebExt N Field Observations #cropdamage #cropproduction Hail Know Nebraska Extension Amy Timmerman ow.ly/ki4V50PbZsL

For almost all of our 4-H cattle shown in our area, county fairs are the only show they go to. This BeefWatch podcast discusses some of the health precautions we need to take even for those cattle only making the one trip to town and back to the ranch podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unl…

We're Hiring! Nebraska Extension is looking for an Extension professional to provide regional expertise in beef cattle production and management systems that is based out of Fullerton, Nebraska. For more/to apply, visit: employment.unl.edu/postings/88142 #hiring #extension #unl #beef

Foreign Investment in the U.S. and Ag Land Ownership Restrictions - UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability Webinar - TOMORROW Sept. 28 - noon CT - go.unl.edu/cap9-28

Tar spot is continuing to spread across Nebraska. Time to light up Holt County, NE. Tamra Jackson-Ziems Corn Diseases Check the few leaves that are still green and send samples or pics for confirmation. Tar spot testing is free!

Nebraska Extension is hosting Cow Clinics during December and January to review some of the basic management factors that can lead to a successful calving and breeding season. More info at beef.unl.edu.