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Yardage revisited
Recently, I was calculating potential returns to retain calves on a backgrounding diet. Hypothetically, calves would be weaned…
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Letter to the Editor: Layne Roth
Politics is tough, there’s no doubt about it. My name is Layne Roth and I’m running for office…
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Graham Christensen, candidate for LENRD Subdistrict 7
I had the honor to serve on the LENRD (Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District) for 14 years from…
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Flipping the Pyramid: A Breakdown of the New Dietary Guidelines (Part III)
Can I just say that I am really proud of myself for sticking to our article series?! I…
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How can Nebraskans celebrate National Farm to School Month?
Across the country, farm to school programming is reaching students with school gardens, farm field trips, and local…
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An update on high-oleic soybeans for cattle
University of Nebraska Extension held a meeting on agronomic considerations for growing high-oleic(HO)soybeans along with discussions on their…
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Digestion 101
Maybe it’s just me, but I love talking about digestion. No, it doesn’t spur the thought of the…
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Should I background spring calves in 2026?
In recent weeks, feeder cattle prices softened while corn grain prices are trending higher. There is an expectation…
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How to identify new and emerging leaders
Every thriving small town has one thing in common: people who are willing to step up, invest their…
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Healthy Harvest
We have officially started harvest 2026. As many of you know, harvest season is a stressful time of…