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Nebraska Extension Almanac Radio University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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Nebraska Extension Almanac is the University of Nebraskas longest running series of radio interviews with University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension specialists and educators. Here you will find information and advice on a wide variety of topics and issues, including crop and livestock production, ag policy, health and nutrition, lawn and garden care, and more. Nebraska Ag Almanac is produced by the Electronic Media unit of NUs Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Frequency of DDGS Supplementation Impacts Gains of Yearlings on Grass
New research on supplementing cattle on pasture with dry distillers grains have yielded some interesting results. Nebraska Extension Specialist Mary Drewnoski focuses on the impact on cost, labor and protein benefits for cattle with dried distillers grain supplement feed.
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Groundwater Levels Update
Nebraska’s recent drought issues have caused most of the state’s groundwater to decline. UNL Geologist Aaron Young discusses the situation and also analyzes how recent precipitation has impacted groundwater levels.
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Mitigating Heat Stress in Cattle
Summer heat can seriously impact cattle performance. Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson talks about strategies for producers to consider that will help cattle beat the heat.
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Nebraska Researchers Contribute to USDA Study on Cover Crops in Livestock Operations
Cover crops on livestock operations can offer many economic and environmental benefits. UNL Ag Econ Professor Jay Parsons talks about how cover crops can help make cattle operations successful and points out the benefits of incorporating them.
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Rising Labor Costs and Labor Shortage
Labor costs, compensation rates and available labor are key factors to any feedlot operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Elliott Dennis discusses the current situation with labor issues on feedlots around the state.
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Now Loan Payment Calculator
A new web-based tool that helps individuals figure out loan payments is being offered by Nebraska Extension. Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says the tool lets users compare loans by letting them input different factors and rates.
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