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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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Getting the Most Out of Grazing Cereal Rye
Grazing cereal rye, winter triticale, and winter wheat in early April and May can be a good forage resource. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says when managed correctly, growing calves can gain 3 to 4 pounds a day.
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Spring Turf Tips
A lack of moisture last fall has left many lawns brown this spring. University of Nebraska – Lincoln Turfgrass Research Manager Matt Sousek offers some good tips to green up your lawn.
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Backyard Farmer Begins its 72nd Season
It’s springtime and that means the popular gardening program Backyard Farmer is back on the air. For over 70 years the Extension horticulture program has been answering viewer questions. Nebraska Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist and Program host Kim Todd talks about what’s new for this growing season.
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Challenges in Culling Strategies
Part of every cattle operation is knowing when to keep or cull cows. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Jesse Fulton talks about best practices that are beneficial to animal welfare and financial success.
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2024 Ag Land Value Survey Results
Nebraska ag land values are up 5%, according to 2024 Farm Real Estate Survey. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jim Jansen say ag land values have risen for the third straight year.
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Preventing Enterotoxemia in Calves
Enterotoxemia is a bacterial infection that can come on suddenly and be fatal for newborn calves. Veterinarian and Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about the symptoms and how to treat calves.