Monday April 22, 2024
Precipitation Outlook for Ranchers
Spring rains set the foundation for forage and grass production for most of the growing season. Nebraska Extension Agricultural Meteorology and Climate Resilience Extension Educator Eric Hunt talks about precipitation outlooks for Nebraska.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/
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Tuesday April 23, 2024
Using Technology to Monitor livestock Water on Ranches
Checking livestock water levels can often account for a considerable proportion of time and labor costs. UNL Graduate Associate Thomas Aquino and Nebraska Extension Specialist Yijie Xiong discuss several tech options that ranchers can use to monitor livestock tanks depending upon price, connectivity, and service.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024/modern-water-monitoring-technology-ranch
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Wednesday April 24, 2024
Army Cutworm in Western Nebraska Wheat and Alfalfa
Army cutworms specific to wheat and alfalfa have been spotted in Sioux and Lincoln Counties in Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Julie Peterson talks about how to scout, and what to do if you find an infestation.MP3
https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2024/army-cutworm-scouting-urged-western-nebraska-wheat-and-alfalfa
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Thursday April 25, 2024
Custom Grazing Cows on Rented Cornstalks
Grazing cattle on rented cornstalks can have benefits for both parties if done correctly. Dr. Halden Clark from the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center talks about his experiences with custom grazing on rented cornstalks.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/grazing-cornstalks-do-you-have-rental-agreement
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Friday April 26, 2024
Is No Mow May a Good Idea?
Is it a good idea to let your turf grow for an entire month without mowing? Nebraska Extension Turfgrass Specialist Roch Gaussoin says No Mow May might be a good idea to help pollinators, but it could spell trouble for your grass.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/grazing-cornstalks-do-you-have-rental-agreement