Efforts to reform the way that live cattle are bought and sold are underway in Congress, following the collapse of the normal business process during the summer.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture  is temporarily restricting in-person visits for numerous farm service centers in Nebraska because of elevated rates of coronavirus community spread, but USDA employees will continue to help agricultural producers with programs and services.

The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska presented a fresh approach to reforming Nebraska’s livestock brand laws at a legislative committee meeting in North Platte Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Making, transporting, and feeding hay is a large investment in time, equipment, and money. How can you reduce loss of hay during feeding to make that investment go further?

Eastern red cedar trees are a significant and expanding problem across many pasture and rangeland acres in Nebraska. When fire is planned and controlled properly, it can be a very useful tool to control these unwanted plants.

So you pulled some soil cores and now you have the results in your hand, now what? On your soil test results you will want to check out pH, potassium, and phosphorous levels across all soil textures. If you have a lighter textured soil, check for sulfur levels as well. Today we will focus on pH and potassium recommendations.

For producers hoping to winter animals on crop residues or pasture, too much snow and ice can be an issue (although the lack of moisture is a concern these days.) How can winter weather impact your herd management this year?