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UNL BeefWatch

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The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

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Recent Episodes

What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle?

What Risks do Molds in Cornfield Residue Present to Cattle?

October 13, 2026 12:58
Episode notes
Dr. Scott Fritz of KSU discusses mold in corn and things producers should be aware when preparing to graze corn residue.
Make Informed Feed Purchasing Decisions Using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator

Make Informed Feed Purchasing Decisions Using the Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator

October 8, 2026 13:35
Episode notes
Comparing feeds on a price per unit of energy and protein consumed by the cow can reveal what are the most economical feed sources.
Managing Mud in the Feedyard - Focusing on What Matters Most

Managing Mud in the Feedyard - Focusing on What Matters Most

October 7, 2026 6:57
Episode notes
Connor Biehler discusses things to pay attention to to minimize mud in feedyard pens
How Jorgenson Land and Cattle Uses Virtual Fence with Cover Crops and Grazing

How Jorgenson Land and Cattle Uses Virtual Fence with Cover Crops and Grazing

September 29, 2026 40:31
Episode notes
Nick Jorgenson talks about their 7 year journey of using virtual fence and the value it delivers for grazing pasture and crop ground.
Virtual Fence Research, Resources and Education Opportunities

Virtual Fence Research, Resources and Education Opportunities

September 23, 2026 42:38
Episode notes
Nebraska Extension Specialists discuss research that has been done with virtual fence, what has been learned and the opportunities for producers to utilize this technology for grazing and cattle management.
Feeding Rye to Cattle on a Growing or Finishing Diet

Feeding Rye to Cattle on a Growing or Finishing Diet

September 18, 2026 13:06
Episode notes
Dr. Warren Rusche discusses research examining the inclusion of rye grains at various levels of feeding in both growing and finishing diets.
Extruded and Expelled Soybean Meal as a Partial Replacement for Dried Distillers Grains in Diets for Finishing Cattle

Extruded and Expelled Soybean Meal as a Partial Replacement for Dried Distillers Grains in Diets for Finishing Cattle

September 14, 2026 20:45
Episode notes
Dr. Warren Rusche from South Dakota State University discusses research showing an advantage in carcass weight for cattle fed extruded and expelled soybean meal as a protein source in finishing diets.
Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet

Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet

September 9, 2026 5:56
Episode notes
There are advantadges of using an energy dense diet to grow calves instead of one's containing high levels of forage under current market conditions.
Comparing Soybeans to Distillers Grains as a Protein Supplement in Growing Diets

Comparing Soybeans to Distillers Grains as a Protein Supplement in Growing Diets

September 8, 2026 13:35
Episode notes
Dr. Jim MacDonald discusses the performance of growing cattle fed raw soybeans, roasted soybeans or distillers grains in a silage based diet.
Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage

Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage

September 3, 2026 16:43
Episode notes
Dr. Drewnoski discusses why Vitamin A is important for health and reproduction and when additional supplement is needed.
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