Dr. Rick Funston discusses his experience in working with a commercial cow-calf operation to utilize sexed semen with heifers.

Evaluating options under current market conditions to keep a core of females from which to rebuild the cow herd going forward is discussed.

John Maddux from near Imperial discusses how the operation has used early weaning as a tool to mitigate drought impacts.

Cattle fundamentals continue to be strong supported by exceptional product quality and ongoing consumer demand.

Principles for reducing the risk of fire when working in rangelands and pastures is discussed.

The American consumer is increasingly eating more beef at a higher price than they were a decade ago.

Virtual fence technology is advancing rapidly. This two day tour will demonstrate its use on both producer operations and in research settings.

Dr. Jerry Volesky completes a 31 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as key management thought processes and management practices related to range, pasture and annual forages.

Dr. Rick Rasby completes a 40 year career with the University of Nebraska in June. He shares what he has learned and what he sees as important for the success of cow-calf producers going forward.

Recent research is demonstrating that bull body condition during semen production influences not only sperm viability but also embryo development.