The University of Nebraska beef team hopes to get a better handle on livestock methane emissions to create sustainable practices for the livestock industry. Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson talks about the complexity of researching this topic and why it’s so relevant to the livestock industry.

Benchmarking a cow-calf operation by comparing it to other similar operations provides producers a tool to look at ways they can improve their businesses. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Matt Stockton says this is one way to help farmers and ranchers improve their bottom line.

If you’ve always wanted to have your own home-based food business, the University of Nebraska – Lincoln now offers an online course to get you started. Nebraska Food and Nutrition Extension Educator Cindy Brison says the course will help you understand the basics of food regulations.

Colostrum, or first milk produced by the mother after birth, is high in nutrients and antibodies. Nebraska Extension Educator Troy Walz talks about the importance of colostrum intake during the first day of the calf's life, which can later affect performance.

USDA recently awarded The University of Nebraska beef team a 5 million dollar grant to study sustainable dairy and beef production. Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson says the goal of the research is to develop tools and management practices that can lower methane emissions from livestock.

Knowing and taking advantage of tax codes can help operations save significant amounts of money. Nebraska Extension Associate Educator Shannon Sand explains what Section 180 of the tax code means and how it can potentially allow landowners of newly acquired land to treat the residual fertility present in the soil at the time of purchase as a deductible cost.

As cold winter weather sets in, it’s important to protect cattle as they endure frigid temperatures. Nebraska Extension Educator Alfredo DiConstanzo talks about what feedlots can do to be prepared for the cold winter months.

Preparing for the unexpected on your farm or ranching operation starts with a solid estate and transition plan. Nebraska Extension Ag Economist Jessica Groskopf says adding a disability contingency should be a consideration.

When cattle are stressed, it can affect health and performance in the feed yard. Texas A&M Beef Cattle Research Professor Renaldo Cook says they are looking at new technology that focuses on using probiotics to reduce cattle stress, resulting in higher performance.

Nebraska Extension will be hosting several events, workshops and seminars coming up in February. Among those will be several pesticide safety certification and re-certification training workshops, feedlot roundtable discussions and the annual Women in Agriculture Conference.