Best University Of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Podcasts (2025)

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The Basics of Loans for Farmers and Ranchers 4:50

19h ago4:50

4:50

For farmers and ranchers, having enough cash on hand to make purchases throughout the season may not always be possible. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks about the basics when it comes to farm loans and discusses several options for farmers who need cash for critical purchases.By Nebraska Extension

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Economics of Cover Crops in Livestock Operations 4:32

19h ago4:32

4:32

Cover crops on livestock operations can offer many economic and environmental benefits. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Agricultural Economics Professor Jay Parsons talks about how cover crops can help make cattle operations successful and points out the benefits of incorporating them.By Nebraska Extension

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DDGS Supplementation for Cattle on Grass 4:51

19h ago4:51

4:51

New UNL research shows supplementing cattle on pasture with dry distillers grains can reduce feeding without impacting body weight or condition scores. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about the cost, labor and protein benefits of a dried distillers grain as a supplement feed.…

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Aging in Place in Rural Nebraska 4:50

19h ago4:50

4:50

With many small-town nursing facilities shutting down, older Nebraskans need options for their healthcare. Cindy Houlden from the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center talks about a program that is looking at solutions to the growing senior population and diminishing health care facilities.By Nebraska Extension

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Cattle Breeding Season Preparation 4:13

19h ago4:13

4:13

Body condition of your cows and bulls play a big part in achieving your operations breeding goals. Nebraska Extension Educator Wayde Pikinpaugh talks about what you can do now when preparing for the upcoming breeding season.By Nebraska Extension

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Soybean Pest Update 4:43

22h ago4:43

4:43

Two soybean pests will soon become problems for many Nebraska farmers. Justin McMechan, Nebraska Extension Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist says producers need to be scouting for signs of soybean gall midge and dectes stem borer.By Nebraska Extension

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194. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 29, 2025 28:02

1d ago28:02

28:02

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Photosensitization in Cattle 4:54

2d ago4:54

4:54

Chemicals in weedy forages can cause skin problems in cattle. Nebraska Extension Veterinarian and Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about what plants are problematic and how to identify photosensitization in cattle.By Nebraska Extension

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Navigating a Farm Succession Without a Family Heir 4:46

3d ago4:46

4:46

Farm families are changing, and many times children don’t want to return to the operation. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf talks farm succession planning when there is no family heir.By Nebraska Extension

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Toxic Plants and Livestock Health June Webinar Series 8:59

4d ago8:59

8:59

Being able to identify toxic plants to livestock and management practices to minimize risk of poisoning is the focus of this series. To register go.unl.edu/toxicplantsBy UNL BeefWatch

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Water Requirements for Beef Cattle 4:39

4d ago4:39

4:39

Water quantity and quality is critical to cattle health and performance. Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator Troy Walz talks about the importance of keeping fresh water in front your livestock this summer.By Nebraska Extension

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Invasive Plant Species 4:07

5d ago4:07

4:07

We all want to buy plants that have a reasonable amount of durability, but some plants have characteristics that could make them invasive. Shannon Smith with the Nebraska Invasive Species Council talks about what makes a plant invasive and how it can harm Nebraska’s landscape.By Nebraska Extension

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Grazing Wheat and Delaying Turn-Out on Drought Stressed Pastures 4:49

8d ago4:49

4:49

Drought conditions in the Nebraska Panhandle region persist, with many areas receiving limited precipitation in April. Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Aaron Berger says weak market prices have made grazing wheat an alternative forage option this spring.By Nebraska Extension

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193. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 22, 2025 29:28

9d ago29:28

29:28

#Rain chances statewide starting tomorrow through Monday evening. Best chance at picking up over an inch in the northwest Sand Hills. Severe storms possible tomorrow afternoon in southwest Nebraska. Rain will be more persistent in the western third of the state over the weekend. Eastern section of the state likely to be dry both Saturday and Sunday…

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Maple Mast Year 4:23

9d ago4:23

4:23

Several species of maples have commanded a lot of attention due to the extraordinary amount of seed they have produced this spring. Nebraska Forest Service Green Infrastructure Coordinator Justin Evertson says some maple trees and other forest trees have what’s known as a “mast year” where they produce excessive seeds.…

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2025 Livestock Production Custom Rates Report 4:37

10d ago4:37

4:37

The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has released its 2025 report on custom service rates for livestock production in Nebraska. Glennis McClure a Nebraska Extension Ag Economics Educator says the report provides average charges for 26 different livestock-related custom operations and may be a valuable refe…

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Impacts of Earlier Blooming Leafy Spurge 4:54

11d ago4:54

4:54

Early blooming leafy spurge in pastures has become a serious problem for many producers across the state. Nebraska Extension Forage Educator Ben Beckman says leafy spurge is an abundant seed producer and control actions should be taken now before weed populations get out of control.By Nebraska Extension

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How Much Water do Cattle Need and What Problems Should Producers Watch For? 16:33

12d ago16:33

16:33

Cattle need a safe, readily available water supply for health and performance. Both quantity and quality factors producers need be attentive to are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Horn Flies and Grazing Cattle 4:54

12d ago4:54

4:54

One of the most damaging pests of pasture and rangeland cattle across the U.S. is the adult horn fly. Nebraska Extension Entomologist Dave Boxler discusses how horn flies can affect performance and what producers can do to stop it.By Nebraska Extension

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Lone Star Tick and Red Meat 4:20

15d ago4:20

4:20

People in Nebraska know about ticks but Extension Entomologist Jody Green says the Lone Star tick can transmit a serious red meat allergy to humans.By Nebraska Extension

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Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 16, 2025 20:21

15d ago20:21

20:21

By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Early Grasshopper Control 4:16

16d ago4:16

4:16

It might seem a little early to be concerned with grasshoppers, but Nebraska Extension Entomologist Wayne Ohnesorg says right now is the best time to start control measures. He says the larger grasshoppers get, the harder it is to control them.By Nebraska Extension

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Managing Bull Fertility Prior to the Breeding Season 4:20

17d ago4:20

4:20

Preparing for breeding season means there are important things to think about when it comes to the fertility of your bulls. Decisions made now can greatly impact breeding according to Extension Specialist Kacie McCarthy.By Nebraska Extension

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Impacts of Earlier Blooming Leafy Spurge 9:09

18d ago9:09

9:09

In parts of Nebraska there is a trend towards leafy spurge blooming earlier in the spring. Because the onset of reproduction is an opportune time to control this plant with herbicide, recognizing this change is important for management.By UNL BeefWatch

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Second Tuesday at Nine: Seasonal Outlook- May 13, 2025 35:04

18d ago35:04

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By University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Water and Rumen Development 4:16

18d ago4:16

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Getting your young calves off to the right start is critically important throughout the life of the animal. Nebraska Extension Specialist Karla Wilke talks about the importance of water intake and how that effects rumen development.By Nebraska Extension

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Integrated Pest Management for Insects 4:25

19d ago4:25

4:25

Integrated Pest Management or IPM is the standard way to control weed, disease or insect pests in and around the home. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about what homeowners can do to prevent infestations before spraying with pesticides.By Nebraska Extension

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Investing in Herd Expansion, Time Value of Money and Opportunity Cost 16:46

19d ago16:46

16:46

Net present value is a tool cow-calf producers can use to evaluate the amount they can afford to spend to purchase or develop bred replacements for the cow herd based on current prices, costs, and expected future returns from calf and cow sales. The factors impacting this calculation are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Cattle Market Update 4:39

22d ago4:39

4:39

Stronger cattle markets have endured for quite some time. Oklahoma State Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrell Peel says there are a number of factors that have helped keep the market strong and talks about what he sees in the future.By Nebraska Extension

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190. Weekly Weather Outlook and Update: May 8, 2025 22:10

23d ago22:10

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In this episode I discuss the warm/hot, dry, and breezy weather ahead. Fire danger will be elevated through middle of next week, especially western and central NE. Chance of moisture in the Panhandle Tuesday night but most of the state will be dry through the end of next week. Discussed chances for #rain and #storms next weekend but how it may not …

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Horn Flies and Grazing Cattle 16:25

23d ago16:25

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Horn flies populations at greater than 200 per animal can significantly impact cattle performance and comfort. Different methods and approaches to reduce horn flies on grazing cattle are discussedBy UNL BeefWatch

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Excluding Garter Snakes 4:10

23d ago4:10

4:10

Garter snakes are harmless and beneficial, but some people really don’t care for them being around their home. Nebraska Extension Wildlife Specialist Dennis Ferraro talks about ways to keep garter snakes away.By Nebraska Extension

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How Much Free Choice Mineral Are Nursing Calves Eating 4:53

24d ago4:53

4:53

Free choice mineral mixes are commonly used to provide the mineral that grazing cattle need, but over consuming can be a big problem for nursing calves. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about strategies to help calves get the minerals they need.By Nebraska Extension

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Home Landscape Tree Diversity 4:07

25d ago4:07

4:07

Your home landscape benefits from having big canopy trees to help provide shade, energy savings and home for wildlife. Great Plains Nursery Owner Heather Byers talks about the value of diversity with your home landscape trees.By Nebraska Extension

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Cautionary Note on Beef Demand, Public Financial Sentiment Matters 19:55

26d ago19:55

19:55

The public is expressing angst about the state and direction of the economy at a level not seen since the early 1980s. The potential implications of this on beef demand are disussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Late Calvers and The Upcoming Breeding Season 4:47

26d ago4:47

4:47

Producers can take several steps to encourage cows to return to estrus faster after calving, boosting conception rates and ensuring calves are born earlier in the next calving season. Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist Kacie McCarthy talks about helping late calvers come back to good performance after calving season.…

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Coccidiosis in Calves 4:16

29d ago4:16

4:16

Coccidiosis is a common parasitic disease that causes bloody diarrhea in calves. Nebraska Extension Beef Veterinarian Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses how the disease is contracted and ways to control it in your heard.By Nebraska Extension

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What Can We Do About Late Calvers and the Upcoming Breeding Season? 14:02

30d ago14:02

14:02

Management practices to enhance the liklihood that cows calving late will quickly return to estrus and conceive are discussed.By UNL BeefWatch

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Spring Flowering Trees 4:09

30d ago4:09

4:09

Spring flowering trees can add a splash of color to any landscape. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd talks about flowering trees and the importance they play in our landscapes.By Nebraska Extension

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Managing Burned Pastures After a Wildfire 4:55

1M ago4:55

4:55

Wildfire is a natural component of Northern Great Plains grassland ecosystem, and most pastures and rangelands will comeback with proper management. Nebraska Extension Educator Bethany Johnston talks timing and grazing management, following a fire.By Nebraska Extension

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Insect Repellents 4:09

1M ago4:09

4:09

May and June are prime months when outdoor blood feeders like ticks and mosquitoes are active in Nebraska. Nebraska Extension Urban Entomologist Jody Green talks about the best ways to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks this spring.By Nebraska Extension

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Rangeland Grasshoppers in 2025 4:47

1M ago4:47

4:47

Grasshopper populations can vary from season to season, with the highest numbers expected in areas with little rainfall or prolonged drought. Nebraska Extension Educator Dave Boxler talks about grasshopper damage and what producers should be thinking about for the 2025 growing season to help control them.…

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How Much Free Choice Mineral Are Nursing Calves Eating? 15:24

1M ago15:24

15:24

Recognizing that calves are eating mineral needs to be included when calculating the total amount to be delivered to the herd to meet targeted levels of consumption.By UNL BeefWatch

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