Nebraska Extension and two federal partner agencies will hold informational meetings on wildfire recovery April 8-10 in western Nebraska to help farmers and ranchers learn about available resources and address local needs. The program will include information on wildfire disaster relief prog…
The late Jerry Adamson was one of the first Sandhills ranchers to start cross-breeding cattle. Never getting into debates about breeds of cattle, he maintained there were good cattle in every breed and he enjoyed the process of trying to make his herd better.
Disaster has the tendency to bring out the worst. Victims are left scrambling to pick up the pieces in attempt to restore some fragment of normalcy in their lives.
“Cereal rye management is very difficult for producers because it grows so fast. The quality gets away from them,” said Mary Drewnoski, beef systems extension specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The university has a new tool for that.
Looking for a people friendly horse to give rides at their Christmas tree farm, the Jenson family of Blair, Nebraska, found Shires.
Eye-tracking research sheds light on decision-making at bull sales
Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy way of life, exemplifying the traits of honesty, hard-work and the care of livestock. She has set a high standard for her family and been a great representative for the Nebraska Sandhills and the cow…
On cold spring mornings in the Nebraska Sandhills, calving season can test even the most experienced ranchers.
Wildfires occurring in western and central Nebraska mirror a broader trend of increasing wildfire frequency and magnitude across the western United States. While the immediate impacts of wildfire are devastating to beef production and rural communities, the effects of wildfire smoke may also…
Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions.
When Kara Philips Wondercheck married her husband Nolan, she knew that also meant saying “‘til death do us part” to his family’s four-generation farming operation near Newman Grove, Nebraska.
Ahead of planting season at his south central Nebraska farm, Jordan Uldrich was tackling some maintenance and fencing projects.
Technology in the meat processing industry has been limited, but a team of visionaries is combining robotic automation and AI in a way that could change the food supply chain.
K-State beef cattle experts discuss what producers might want to consider prior to making a purchasing decision.
With spring and summer grazing months upon us, a Kansas State University beef cattle expert explains the importance of understanding the minerals a producer needs to provide a cow herd, and where to find that information to make the best decision.
A K-State researcher suggests taking extra precautions and actions for animal welfare to help cattle be more efficient.
A K-State beef cattle expert outlines how to use donated hay wisely and protect cow body condition after a wildfire.
Just as students may experience stress upon arriving at college for their first year, it is not uncommon for cattle to experience stress when moved to a new feedlot or weaned off their mothers.
The first calves on the year at the Uldrich farm in south central Nebraska came during a week of spring-like weather when temperatures reached 70 degrees.
Meet a Nebraska horse trainer who's amazed by her Arabians.
Cattle experts discuss liver flukes and the importance of being prepared for the worst.
Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is central to ensuring beef products are raised with animal welfare, food safety and responsible management in mind. In Nebraska, veterinarians are directly involved in that work,…
Low-stress handling, bale grazing and virtual fences have improved the health of the cattle, the land and the family at Downey Ranch in northeastern Kansas.
Winding or unwinding electric fence by hand takes labor and time, but the Rappa Winder, a vehicle-mounted fencing product being introduced to the U.S. at CattleCon 2026, can do it quickly and more efficiently, according to Nick Cockayne, managing director at Rappa International, based in the…
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