Nebraska ag producers pay nearly 50 percent more than the national average in property taxes
Nobody likes taxes, but Nebraska farmers and ranchers have even more to dislike than many others around the country. According to a study by J. David Aiken, Nebraska agriculture property taxes are among the highest...
The true grit of Amberley Snyder
A movie is about to be released might give you the inspiration to push ahead with your dreams. Your heart might skip a beat as you watch a beautiful blond paraplegic strapped to her saddle...
Veterinarians now recommend leaving a retained placenta alone to avoid harming uterus
Most cows “clean” soon after calving, shedding placental membranes within 2 to 12 hours. If it takes longer than 12 hours, it is called a retained placenta or retained fetal membranes, according to Dr. Russ...
Treat it fast: Foot rot in cattle
Foot rot is an infection that causes swelling, heat and inflammation between the toes of a cloven -hoofed animal, resulting in severe lameness. Nearly every cattle producer has seen this situation, finding an animal suddenly...
CNFR results: Meged continues to lead tie-down roping
Ropers step up to the plate at the College National Finals Rodeo CASPER, Wyo. (June 12, 2019) — The second performance of the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) saw two ropers dominate their events and...
How to deal with ticks on horses, and what health issues to watch for
Spring is tick season, when newly-emerged nymphs and adults seek a host. Dr. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian in Helena, Montana, says some ticks are a problem year round, however. “Some of the worst infestations I’ve...
Pastor in Pasture: Raising Choice Men, Brave Warriors, and Outstanding Leaders
They catch their horses out of the pen and lead them to the saddle house. No words are spoken, they’ve done this time and time again. Curry combs and brushes make strokes on strong backs...
Determining proper moisture levels in baled hay
Plants that are cut and baled for hay tend to lose some of their vitamins and protein if they become too mature or dry. The challenge in making hay is to cut it at proper...
Trump signs disaster aid bill that covers prevented planting
President Donald Trump today signed the long delayed supplemental appropriations bill that includes disaster aid for farmers who experienced hurricanes and wildfires in 2018 and flooding in 2019. H.R. 2157, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for...
Russele Sleep Wins 2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship : Top 10 WLAC finalists represent Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee and Canada
Top 10 WLAC finalists represent Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Tennessee and Canada KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Russele Sleep of Bedford, Iowa was named the 2019 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion (WLAC) at the 56th annual...
Assisting the bonding process between cow and calf
After a cow gives birth, she starts sniffing and licking her newborn calf. In this bonding process, she learns to recognize her calf, and commits to caring for it and protecting it. Her actions are...
HYPP and the Impressive line of American Quarter Horses: The facts
In 1969, an American Quarter Horse foal was born that changed the history of the halter horse in three breed registries. Born with outstanding conformation, disposition and pedigree, the colt named Impressive, eventually set the...
Cattle producers should watch for signs of blackleg and anthrax after floodwaters recede
The immediate danger of livestock lost to floodwaters may be receding, but post-flood diseases may now be an issue for cattle operations. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services) Livestock producers who recently experienced...
S.D. ranchers raise 33K to fix broken U.S. cattle markets
Ft. Pierre, S.D. – Fort Pierre Livestock Auction recently kicked off the summer with a successful fund-raiser that generated more than $22,100 for R-CALF USA. Fort Pierre Livestock Auction has been a leader for many...
How to treat acute toxic gut infections in calves
Newborn calves can develop infection due to bacteria that proliferate rapidly in the gut and produce toxins. If this condition is not treated quickly and reversed, toxins get into the bloodstream and the calf goes...
Dr. Robert Cope discusses the differences in uterine and vaginal prolapses in cattle
Two problems that sometimes occur during calving season are vaginal and uterine prolapses. Both are situations that must be corrected, but a uterine prolapse is more of an emergency. Uterine prolapse occurs soon after the...
Once a cheater…chemical may help control cheatgrass
The grass may look greener on the other side or the fence, but if it’s not palatable, it’s not very useful to a rancher. In fact, green or brown, cheatgrass makes most ranchers cringe. Steve...
Ag tour encourages diversifying operations
Thirty people from across Wyoming clambered on a bus headed for Gillette, Wyoming, this past Tuesday to glean information from several producers during the Wyoming Women in Ag tour, the fourteenth of its kind. The...
