Shows
Dr. Js BeefReproductive Vaccines and BreedingDr. George Perry, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton, TX was guest. He talks about some effects on reproduction that can be observed based on type of reproductive vaccine and the timing of the vaccines to replacement cattle.2024-04-1029 min
Dr. Js BeefSelection indexes for CattleShelby Rosasco, UW Beef Extension Specialist and Hannah Crocker Cunningham, UW Associate Professor, talk about selection indexes in cattle genetics. Podcast photo credit https://www.asi.k-state.edu/about/services/legacy/24_Legacy_lr.pdf2024-03-1929 minDr. Js BeefBunk ManagementDr. Alfredo DiCostanzo Beef Extension Specialist from UNL talks about bunk management for cattle. This is a good refresher for those that have fed cattle a total mixed ration (TMR) but also provides great information for a newer cattle feeders. This audio presentation is complemented by a video presentation on the same subject from KSU Beef Stocker Days https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2coRjghgXU. 2023-11-0737 min
Dr. Js BeefSupplementation strategies on brome pasture for stocker calvesDr. Jaymelynn Farney, Beef Systems Specialist with Kansas State University, talks about supplementation methods for stocker steers grazing bromegrass at the Beef and Forage Field Day in Parsons, KS on August 3, 2023. This is the presentation she gave. You can also watch the video on the @KansasStateUniversitySEREC YouTube channel.2023-09-1327 min
Dr. Js BeefManaging pastures in drought/after a droughtDale Helwig, K-State Ag and Natural Resources agent in Cherokee County presented at the Southeast Research and Extension Beef and Forage Field Day in Parsons on August 4, 2023. He talked about management decisions while pastures are in drought conditions. To view the slide presentation that goes with this audio please go to the Southeast Research and Extension YouTube channel (@KansasStateUniversitySEREC).2023-08-2928 min
Dr. Js BeefUnderstanding flies and ticks in livestock productionDr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State University Entomologist, talks about some general information about flies and ticks in livestock production. She also talks about management of these organisms. A few specific topics include: resistance, appropriate pesticide usage, and biologic control. To view the entire presentation from the Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day here is the link https://youtu.be/AcYLkuXFoGg. Also, be sure to subscribe to our channel to see the materials as they become public.2023-08-2535 minDr. Js BeefTax implications for herd dispersal and getting back in the businessMr. Scott Clawson, Ag Economist with Oklahoma State University presented at the Beef and Forage Field Day at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, KS in August of 2023. He talked about tax implicaitons with herd dispersal, primarily due to drought, and how to get back into the business. A video presentation that goes along with this podcast can be found on southeast.ksu.edu under the Program Areas tab, and Beef Cattle.2023-08-1536 minDr. Js BeefEarly weaningDr. Justin Waggoner, KSU beef specialist, talks about early weaning calves. More information and some visuals can be found while watching Dr. Waggoners presentation on KSUBeef.org.2023-06-2633 minDr. Js BeefManagement options with limited foragesDr. Jason Warner, KSU Cow-Calf extension specialist, highlights some options to try and keep your cowherd together when you have limited forages. He has a more in-depth presentation that can be watched on the KSUBeef.org YouTube (www.ksubeef.org).2023-06-1230 minDr. Js BeefGrazing Management - sustainability of grazingLogan Thompson from KSU animal science talks about "Grazing Management - Tools for improving the sustainability of grazing beef production" on this weeks Dr. Js Beef podcast.2023-05-1929 minDr. Js BeefAnnual forages and dry conditionsDr. Bruno Pedreira, agronomist with Kansas State University talks about some management practices to implement during period of dry weather conditions. Some topics include fertility, annual forages, and renovation of alfalfa.2023-04-2929 minDr. Js BeefDrought tools for pasture managementDr. Keith Harmony, Range Scientist located at the Agricultural Research Center in Hays, KS discusses drought, pasture management, pasture recovery, and some tools to help determine stocking and/or destocking rates based on precipitation and forage availability. Some of the tools he talks about can be located at: GrassCast https://grasscast.unl.edu/ Rangeland Analysis Platform https://rangelands.app/ Turnout Flow Chart https://www.southeast.k-state.edu/program_areas/beef_cattle/index.html 2023-04-2129 minDr. Js BeefRenovating fescue pastures - Part 2Dr. Matt Poore, NCSU, extension specialist and ruminant nutritionist talks about fescue pasture renovation in a 2 part series. This second part addresses 1) differences in fescue variety seed quality; 2) additonal options for conversion; and 3) practical usage of pasture while renovation occurs and expected performance of renovated pastures. Other information can be found at the Alliance of Grassland Renewal website. https://grasslandrenewal.org/ 2023-03-1331 minDr. Js BeefFescue pasture renovation Part 1Dr. Matt Poore, NCSU, extension specialist and ruminant nutritionist talks about fescue pasture rennovation in a 2 part series. This first part addresses 1) identifying if fescue pasture is dead; 2) definition of different types of fescue varieties; and 3) method to replace current fescue pasture with a novel variety. Other information can be found at the Alliance of Grassland Renewal website. https://grasslandrenewal.org/ 2023-03-0630 minDr. Js BeefHelpful hints for winter calvingDr. Halden Clark, UNL veterinarian talks about helpful management practices for winter/early spring calving. Additionally resources can be found at https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/managing-hypothermia-newborn-calves2023-02-2437 minDr. Js BeefFeeding cows at calvingDr. Jaymelynn Farney, Kansas State University Beef Systems Specialist talks about feeding cows before calving, in particular the spring calving operation.2023-02-1116 minDr. Js BeefOrphan calf rearingDr. Brandi Karisch with Mississippi State University talks about orphan calf rearing.2023-01-1831 minDr. Js BeefWinter Lameness in CattleDr. AJ Tarpoff, Kansas State University extension Veterinarian was guest for the week talking about causes of winter lameness in cattle. He also discusses treatment and prevention.2023-01-1033 minDr. Js BeefOver-the-counter antimicrobials for livestock and companion animalsDr. Gregg Hanzlicek from the Kansas Veterinary College Diagnostic Laboratory talks about the new antimicrobial regulations coming into effect in June 2023. This involves livestock, pets, and horse owners.2022-12-2715 minDr. Js BeefCold stress and cattleDr. Jason Warner, cow-calf specialist with Kansas State was guest and he talks about managing cows during cold stress events.2022-12-2139 minDr. Js BeefFeeding whole soybeansDr. Jaymelynn Farney speaks about feeding whole soybeans to cattle and how to utilize frost/freeze damaged soybeans that have been rejected by grain elevator.2022-11-2616 minDr. Js BeefHerbicides and soybeans as forageDr. Sarah Lancaster, Weed specialist with Kansas State University, talks about herbicides in using failed soybeans as a forage for livestock. We also talk about weed issues with cattle in croplands, and some generalities about weeds during and after drought. More information can be found at: https://eupdate.agronomy.ksu.edu/article_new/check-herbicide-labels-before-using-soybeans-for-livestock-feed-515-1 https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2022-CW-News/2022-Forage-Feed-Grazing-Restrictions.pdf 2022-11-0221 minDr. Js BeefPrussic acid in cattleDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about prussic acid issues and management practices on this weeks, Dr. Js Beef podcast. With widespread drought there maybe more issues with prussic acid - even though it is can be a common issue with plants in the sorghum family in particular.2022-10-1423 minDr. Js BeefNitrates for cattleDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about nitrates for cattle.2022-09-2928 minDr. Js BeefBody condition scoring for cow herdJason Warner, jasonwarner@ksu.edu, was guest for this episode and he talks about the importance of body condition scoring your cow-calf herd. For more information please access these references https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3274.pdf https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3277.pdf 2022-08-2430 minDr. Js BeefCull cow feeding during droughtDr. Jim White with MFA talks about his experiences feeding cull cows. We focus quite a bit on feeding the drought stressed cows on this weeks podcast.2022-08-0922 minDr. Js BeefKansas Mesonet for cattle producerChip Redmond with the Kansas Mesonet was guest for the week talking about the tools and usage of the Kansas Mesonet https://mesonet.k-state.edu/. More specifically he talks about the cow comfort tool that is very beneficial when it comes to heat stress management in cattle https://mesonet.k-state.edu/agriculture/animal/. 2022-07-1628 minDr. Js BeefFire and grazing with goats for pasture managementLaura Goodman from Oklahoma State University was the guest for the week talking about fire and using goats to manage for undersirable plant species in pastures. More information about the project can be found at www.theprairieproject.org 2022-07-0833 minDr. Js BeefHay stock supplyJJ Jones, area extension economist with Oklahoma State University was guest this week talking about the USDA hay stocks report, drought, and implications of the hay shortage for cattle producers.2022-06-2924 minDr. Js BeefEarly weaningKarla Wilke, UNL, was guest for the week talking about early weaning of calves. This was addressed in the form of a drought management option for producers, but also general information for success of early weaning calves. More drought options can be found https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/what-are-my-options-when-i-am-out-grass2022-06-1428 minDr. Js BeefFeeding alternatives during droughtDr. Jaymelynn Farney, PhD (jkj@ksu.edu) kicks off season 3 of Dr. Js Beef podcast by addressing some management practices that can help reduce the amount of forage fed to cows. Options include substitution, limit-feeding, and ionophores. For more information about confined cow feeding https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3115.pdf 2022-06-0230 minDr. Js BeefCattle production in high pricesWesley Tucker from Mizzou was guest. He discusses some planning and things that are occurring that have lead to some intersting cattle production decisions in this time of high cost inputs, but also high priced outputs.2022-05-1933 minDr. Js BeefWildlife and cattle infrastureDwayne Elmore, Wildlife Extension Specialist with Oklahoma State University was guest for the week. He talks about infrasture adaptations to allow for a "friendlier" co-existance of livestock operations and wildlife. More information can be found in this fact sheet https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/minimizing-impacts-to-wildlife-from-livestock-infrastructure.html 2022-04-2729 minDr. Js BeefDrones for pasture managementWill Boyer (wboyer@ksu.edu), watershed specialist with Kansas State University, was guest for the week talking about using drones and other technologies to help with pasture and water management for cattle producers.2022-04-1329 minDr. Js BeefCalf scoursMegan Van Eman (megan.vanemon@montana.edu) was guest for week talking about control, treatment, and management of calf scours.2022-04-0523 minDr. Js BeefBottle calf feedingSometimes we have to bottle-feed baby calves. Here are some things to think about to have a successful bottle feeding experience. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney was presenter.2022-03-1126 minDr. Js BeefBeef on dairy production systemDr. Victor Leon Gomez (vgomezleon@ksu.edu) was guest this week. He is an extension dairy specialist and talks about the increase in number of dairy operations utilizing beef semen in production systems.2022-02-2330 minDr. Js BeefChlorpyrifos removal from cattle eartagsCassandra Olds (colds@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about the EPA removal of Chlorpyrifos (insecticide) from agricultural production. This product is used in one brand of eartag, and she addresses how to properly dispose of this recalled product and other management options for fly control via eartags.2022-02-1718 minDr. Js BeefCastrating calves and suckling calf implantsDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about the benefits to cow-calf producers to castrate bull calves early in their life and the added management practice of using implants.2022-02-1018 minDr. Js BeefNutrition during calvingDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about ways to help with calving season from a nutritionist perspective. She addresses how to have more calves born during the day, importance of body condition scoring, and feeding prior to calving.2022-01-2815 minDr. Js BeefHigh fertilizer cost considerations and pasturesDr. Bruno Pedreira was guest for the week addressing the issue of high fertilizer costs and how that plays a role in pasture management decisions.2022-01-1124 minDr. Js BeefVitamins for cow herdDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about vitamins for the cow herd - both in preparation of calving and as a strategic feeding system.2022-01-0421 minDr. Js BeefLivestock reportingJoshua Maples guest for the week talking about livestock reporting in the US Beef Cattle Supply chain. More information can be found at https://www.afpc.tamu.edu/research/publications/710/cattle.pdf.2021-12-1624 minDr. Js BeefPlant toxicities in cattle productionEric Bailey (baileyeric@missouri.edu) was guest this week. He talks about common plant toxicities for cattle and how they handle storage.2021-12-0828 minDr. Js BeefAlternative marketing arrangements in cattle marketDr. Stephen Koontz (stephen.koontz@colostate.edu) is guest for today talking about alternative marketing arrangements in the US beef cattle market. He addresses formula pricing, live markets, and possible economic effects.2021-12-0134 minDr. Js BeefPrice discovery in cattle marketsJohn Anderson, professor in agricultural economics was guest for this week talking about price discovery for the US beef cattle industry. His talk is based on white paper that can be read here. https://www.afpc.tamu.edu/research/publications/710/cattle.pdf 2021-11-2330 minDr. Js BeefHistory of US Beef cattle marketDr. Derrell Peel from Oklahoma State University talks about the history of the US cattle market and how that has played a role in current price trends. A longer publication about the topics discussed can be found that includes illustrations, can be found at https://www.afpc.tamu.edu/research/publications/710/cattle.pdf 2021-11-1634 minDr. Js BeefForage analysis for winter feedingDr. Jaymelynn Farney (jkj@ksu.edu) talks about the importance of testing forages for nutrients as we are coming into the winter. She talks about what information needs to be captured, the general differences in cool season and warm season harvested forages, and methods of collecting samples.2021-11-1020 minDr. Js BeefUS CattleTrace programMr. Callahan Grund, executive director of the US CattleTrace program (www.uscattletrace.org) was guest for the week talking about the voluntary cattle traceability program for US cattle producers and beef industry. 2021-11-0229 minDr. Js BeefCattle transportation stress - Undergrad research projectWe highlight an undergraduate research project conducted at Kansas State University. Former undergraduate student, Zachary Buessing presented the data from a project where they measured cattle performance and stress based on the interval between arrival at feedlot and initial processing.2021-10-2917 minDr. Js BeefGrass tetanyJanna Block (janna.block@ndsu.edu) from North Dakota State University was guest for the week talking about grass tetany. She talks about several different forage types and managing for grass tetany.2021-10-2123 minDr. Js BeefAlfalfa as winter supplement for cowsJustin Waggoner (jwaggon@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about the use of alfalfa in cow-calf diets.2021-10-1328 minDr. Js BeefCastration methods for heavier weight bullsDr. AJ Tarpoff (tarpoff@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about a recent project he completed looking at different methods of castration for 700 pound bulls.2021-10-0632 minDr. Js BeefCow-calf land use efficiency evaluationGraduate student from Kansas State University, Drew Lakamp, talks about his M.S. thesis project. He discusses land-use efficiency based on cow size, lactation potential, and when needing to supplement cow-calf operation which is more energetically efficient - corn or milo. 2021-09-2929 min
Dr. Js BeefArmy worms in foragesBlake Layton, Mississippi State extension entomologists, talks about the effects of army worms on forages and ways to control this pest.2021-09-2120 min
Dr. Js BeefGenetic concept: phenotypic plasticity for cattleGraudate student, Will Shaffer (wrshf7@ksu.edu), under guidance of Dr. Megan Rolf (megrolf@ksu.edu) talks to us this week about the concept of phenotypic plasticity and potential usage in genetic evaluations for cattle.2021-09-1426 min
Dr. Js BeefDual-purpose wheat for cattleGuest for the week is Romulo Lollato (lollato@ksu.edu) and he talks about managing wheat for both a grazeable pasture and harvesting for grain (dual-purpose wheat production system). For more specifics about management options, please go to these resources: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3375.pdf https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/MF3312.pdf https://www.agronomy.k-state.edu/services/crop-performance-tests/winter-wheat/2021-wheat-performance-tests.html http://wheat.okstate.edu/variety-testing2021-09-0730 min
Dr. Js BeefPen prep for winter feedingRon Graber (rgraber@ksu.edu) is guest for the week talking about preparing pens for the coming winter feeding months.2021-08-3127 min
Dr. Js BeefConsumers opinions on ground beef alternativesWhat do taste panels and scientific data indicate about ground beef versus some of the plant-based ground beef alternatives?? Data from KSU as presented by MS candidate Lane Egger discuss just what people think of these atlernative meat products on this weeks podcast. For detailed figures that supplement the podcast, go to www.southeast.ksu.edu and click on programs and beef cattle. The slide deck that corresponds to this talk can be found there.2021-08-2426 min
Dr. Js BeefMarketing for cow-calf producersScott Clawson (scott.clawson@okstate.edu) was guest for the week talking about market positioning for cow-calf producers including LRP options, strategic cow age marketing, and replacement marketing. You can look through the slide deck that accompanies this podcast on www.southeast.ksu.edu under programs and beef cattle.2021-08-1829 min
Dr. Js BeefHay fertility and field managementBruno Pedreira (pedreira@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about fertility in hay fields and research conducted on crabgrass and bermudagrass. He also addresses haying management for quality forages. Supplementary slides can be found at www.southeast.ksu.edu under programs and beef cattle, if you would like to see exact forage yield numbers.2021-08-1026 min
Dr. Js BeefFeeding essential oils to cattle for gains and insect controlDr. Jaymelynn Farney, Beef Specialist with Kansas State talks about 5 studies she has conducted with feeding of essential oils/spices to cattle on grass and the effects seen on gains and use as a fly and tick control. For data slides please go to www.southeast.ksu.edu and click on the programs tab and Beef Cattle.2021-08-0725 min
Dr. Js BeefLate season fly controlCassandra Olds (colds@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about life cycle of horn flies, in particular, and fly control methods, especially in the late summer.2021-07-2029 min
Dr. Js BeefSilage tipsGuest was Dr. Mike Brouk (mbrouk@ksu.edu) and he talks about planning for harvesting, storing, and feeding silage - including a discussion on salvaging failed crops as silage.2021-06-2928 min
Dr. Js BeefAmmoniating wheat straw for cattleDale Blasi (dblasi@ksu.edu) was guest for the week talking about the mechanics of ammoniating wheat straw and it's feeding potential for cattle. Other great resources are this video by colleague Justin Waggoner (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JtjJb-umpk); half rate application (https://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1465&context=kaesrr) and technicial help (https://www.asi.k-state.edu/doc/forage/fora12.pdf)2021-06-2225 min
Dr. Js BeefStrategic early weaningGuest for the week was Warren Rusche (warren.rusche@sdstate.edu) as he talks about using early weaning as a strategic management practise in cow-calf operations, not just a drought management tool.2021-06-1521 min
Dr. Js BeefForage risk management programsDr. Jennifer Ifft (jifft@ksu.edu) was guest talking about forage program options for producers. If needing more information go to these websites www.agmanager.info or www.rma.usda.gov or contact Dr. Ifft directly.2021-06-0925 min
Dr. Js BeefBlue green algae managementTwo guests were on the podcast this week, Will Boyer, Kansas State Univeristy watershed specialist and Jody Holthaus, Meadowlark extension district agent. They talk about blue green algae and some on-farm methods to minimize risk and filter toxins from the water source. Home test methods: https://www.meadowlark.k-state.edu/docs/livestock/blue_green%20algae_jar_Test.pdf2021-06-0224 min
Dr. Js BeefHerd dispersal economics due to droughtDr. Elliott Dennis (elliott.dennis@unl.edu) was guest for the week talking about planning for herd management and/or dispersal as influenced by drought and economic cycles.2021-05-2519 minDr. Js BeefHay production considerations1 year Anniversary episode of Dr. Js Beef podcast. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about importance of balancing hay quality and quantity for cattle producers.2021-05-1914 min
Dr. Js BeefCull cows on the rail - Part 2Part two of the discussion with Dr. Terry Houser, extension meat specialist at Iowa State University. We talk about some feeding specifics and handling specifics with cull cow feeding during this talk.2021-05-1222 min
Dr. Js BeefCull cows for beef - Part 1In Part 1 of discussion with Dr. Terry Houser, Extension Meat Specialist with Iowa State (thouser@iastate.edu) we discuss the options for marketing cull cows and importance of cull cow beef in meat industry.2021-05-0424 min
Dr. Js BeefWarm season annuals for cattle producersResearch project update: One summer of biomass production and cost for single species versus multi-cultures of warm season annuals for livestock production. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney (jkj@ksu,edu) was presenter. Evaluated 17 forage options as a grazeable forage, silage, or hay. Specifics can be found after May 1 at www.southeast.ksu.edu/progress_reports 2021-04-2816 min
Dr. Js BeefFeeding site clean-upDr. Joel Derouchey (jderouch@ksu.edu) was guest for the week. He talks about feeding site, in particular winter feeding site management - primarily clean-up.2021-04-2022 min
Dr. Js BeefBroomsedge bluestem control in pasturesGuest for the week is Dr. Harley Naumann from Mizzou. He talks about a project completed with cool season pasture and broomsedge control, as well as general control options.2021-04-1324 min
Dr. Js BeefEstrus synchronization and natural serviceJordan Thomas (thomasjor@missouri.edu) was guest for the week talking about using estrus synchronization with your existing bull battery. Other great information about this publication and the protocols can be found at https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2027. 2021-03-3031 minDr. Js BeefCattle breeding decisionsDr. Bob Weaber, with Kansas State University was the guest this week talking about genetic breeding decisions within your cattle operation and discussion on importance of genetic planning.2021-03-2433 min
Dr. Js BeefBSE and bull nutrition in off-seasonDr. Tom Geary, USDA-ARS talks about breeding soundness exams (BSE) importance, new technologies for BSE, and nutrition in off-season for bulls.2021-03-1530 min
Dr. Js BeefCattle reproduction overviewWe are starting a series about reproduction on Dr. Js Beef with Dr. Justin Rhinehart (jrhineh3@tennessee.edu). He addresses thought processes behind breeding decisions and sets up the more specific topics that will be covered in later episodes. 2021-03-0844 min
Dr. Js BeefWeather affecting calvingShane Gadberry (sgadberry@uaex.edu) talks about some research conducted at U of A in regards to how weather may impact timing of calving.2021-03-0143 min
Dr. Js BeefMortality CompostingGuest for week was Dr. Deann Presley (deann@ksu.edu) and she talks about mortality composting - the how, planning, and usage of compost.2021-02-2330 min
Dr. Js BeefWeak calf syndromeAs calving season approaches we talk about weak calf syndrome with Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek (gahanz@ksu.edu) with Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.2021-02-0821 min
Dr. Js BeefRecord keeping cow-calfDr. Jaymelynn Farney (jkj@ksu.edu) talks about the why's, what's, and how's of commercial cow-calf operations record keeping on this week's podcast.2021-02-0229 min
Dr. Js BeefPredators and calving seasonDr. Drew Ricketts, arickett@ksu.edu was guest this week talking about predators and the calving season. He discusses management of the cattle operation and some basics about predator control. Additional predator management can be found at www.wildlife.ksu.edu KSRE Wildlife YouTube2021-01-2524 min
Dr. Js Beef7 and 7 Synchronization protocol for beef cowsDr. Jordan Thomas (thomasjor@missouri.edu) was guest on this weeks podcast. He talks about the 7 and 7 synchronization protocol for beef cows and its usage for fixed time A.I. and E.T. work. A publication about the protocol can be found on the Mizzou extension webpage or by clicking the publication link 7 & 7 Synch2021-01-1833 min
Dr. Js Beefin vitro fertilization for cattleGuest for the week is Dr. Clem Neely, DVM with SEK Genetics. He talks about in vitro fertilization technology for cattle operations as well as comparing IVF to traditional embryo transfer programs.2021-01-1128 min
Dr. Js BeefGenetic fertility in bullsMegan Rolf (megrolf@ksu.edu) was guest for the week. She talks about evaluating and expanding potential for genetic selection for fertility in our bull battery.2021-01-0729 minDr. Js BeefResearch Roundup - tamegrass options for heifers on summer grassThis podcast is the 1st Research Roundup, which is a new component to the podcast. The Research Roundup is a time to highlight single research projects to allow listeners to learn about timely research, even before it is published. This first Round up topic is about tamegrass options for heifers to graze during the summer. We evaluated heifer performance on fesuce, bermudagrass, crabgrass, and fescue interseeded with sorghum-sudan. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons, presented the information. 2020-12-2112 minDr. Js BeefEnogen corn for cattleGuest for the week is Dr. Dale Blasi (dblasi@ksu.edu), stocker extension specialist with Kansas State University. He talks about Enogen feed corn for cattle.2020-12-1622 minDr. Js BeefLice in cattleDr. AJ Tarpoff, extension beef veterinarian, Kansas State University was guest this week. He talks about lice in cattle.2020-12-0726 minDr. Js Beef300 days of grazing - Part 3This weeks episode is the final one talking about the 300 days of grazing management plan that was coined by researchers and extension professionals in Arkansas. Guests for the podcast over the 3 episodes include Dr. John Jennings (forage specialist, jjennings@uaex.edu); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, sgadberry@uaex.edu); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, ksimons@uaex.edu). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle operations. For the final part we talk about supplementation and stockers in this system. 2020-11-3017 minDr. Js Beef300 days of grazing - Part 2This weeks episode is the 2nd of 3 talking about the 300 days of grazing management plan that was coined by researchers and extension professionals in Arkansas. Guests for the podcast over the 3 episodes include Dr. John Jennings (forage specialist, jjennings@uaex.edu); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, sgadberry@uaex.edu); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, ksimons@uaex.edu). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle operations. For the second part we focus on forage systems and complementary forages. Additional information can be found at the below links: 300 days o...2020-11-2327 minDr. Js Beef300 days of grazing - Part 1This weeks episode is the first of 3 talking about the 300 days of grazing management plan that was coined by researchers and extension professionals in Arkansas. Guests for the podcast over the 3 episodes include Dr. John Jennings (forage specialist, jjennings@uaex.edu); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, sgadberry@uaex.edu); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, ksimons@uaex.edu). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle operations. For the first Part we focus on the generalities of the program, concepts for implementation, and cost comparisons. Additional information can be found at t...2020-11-1629 minDr. Js BeefGrazing corn residue with cattleMary Drewnoski, (mary.drewnoski@unl.edu) was guest this week. She talks about grazing of corn residues including down-corn and addresses compaction.2020-11-0927 minDr. Js BeefTree and musk thistle control in pastureWalt Fick (whfick@ksu.edu), Professor in Agronomy, Range Management, Kansas State University was guest for the week. He talks about tree control using basal bark method and cut-method and also musk thistle control.2020-11-0224 minDr. Js BeefSpices in mineral for gains, fly and tick controlDr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about her 3 years of research as related to spices (essential oils) for cattle the it's effects on gains, usefulness as a fly control option and effects on ticks.2020-10-2728 minDr. Js BeefDistillers cube and stocking rate for stocker cattleGuest for this weeks episode is Dr. Paul Beck (paul.beck@okstate.edu), extension beef specialist that focuses on stocker and feedlot cattle nutrition from Oklahoma State University. He talks about some recent research about stocking rate and feeding an extruded distillers grains cube to stocker cattle on native and tame grasses.2020-10-2229 minDr. Js BeefCo-species grazingGuest is Dr. Alison Crane (arcrane@ksu.edu) who is a Sheep and Goat Specialist with Kansas State University. She talks about grazing cattle, sheep, and goats on this weeks podcast.2020-10-1332 minDr. Js BeefExtending hay for winter feeding cowsDr. Jaymelynn Farney (jkj@ksu.edu), beef systems specialist with Kansas State University was presenter for this weeks podcast. She talks about using corn as a substitute for hay, limit feeding cows, and using ionophores. All these are potential options for an operation to reduce the amount of hay/forage needed by cows.2020-10-0721 min
The Southern Plains PodcastSouthern Plains Podcast #35-Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, Beef Specialist, Kansas State UniversityIn this episode we visit with Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, Beef specialist at Kansas State University about her research on grazing cover crops.2020-08-1726 min