Dr. Js Beef
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Weekly educational program for cattle producers. Includes feeding, health, reproduction, and/or forages. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, beef systems specialist with Kansas State University is the host and will invite other professionals from around the country to help address timely topics.
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Alfalfa as winter supplement for cows
October 13, 2021 16:42 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBJustin Waggoner ([email protected]) was guest for the week talking about the use of alfalfa in cow-calf diets.
Castration methods for heavier weight bulls
October 06, 2021 02:27 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBDr. AJ Tarpoff ([email protected]) was guest for the week talking about a recent project he completed looking at different methods of castration for 700 pound bulls.
Cow-calf land use efficiency evaluation
September 29, 2021 17:43 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBGraduate 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.
Army worms in forages
September 21, 2021 17:08 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBBlake Layton, Mississippi State extension entomologists, talks about the effects of army worms on forages and ways to control this pest.
Genetic concept: phenotypic plasticity for cattle
September 14, 2021 16:01 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBGraudate student, Will Shaffer ([email protected]), under guidance of Dr. Megan Rolf ([email protected]) talks to us this week about the concept of phenotypic plasticity and potential usage in genetic evaluations for cattle.
Dual-purpose wheat for cattle
September 07, 2021 17:22 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBGuest for the week is Romulo Lollato ([email protected]) 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.ed...
Pen prep for winter feeding
August 31, 2021 16:01 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBRon Graber ([email protected]) is guest for the week talking about preparing pens for the coming winter feeding months.
Consumers opinions on ground beef alternatives
August 24, 2021 16:59 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBWhat 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.
Market positioning for cow-calf producers
August 17, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBScott Clawson ([email protected]) 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.
Hay fertility and field management
August 10, 2021 19:08 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBBruno Pedreira ([email protected]) 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.
Feeding essential oils to cattle for gains and insect control
August 06, 2021 22:54 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBDr. 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.
Late season fly control
July 20, 2021 17:41 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBCassandra Olds ([email protected]) was guest for the week talking about life cycle of horn flies, in particular, and fly control methods, especially in the late summer.
Silage tips
June 29, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBGuest was Dr. Mike Brouk ([email protected]) and he talks about planning for harvesting, storing, and feeding silage - including a discussion on salvaging failed crops as silage.
Ammoniating wheat straw for cattle
June 22, 2021 21:37 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBDale Blasi ([email protected]) 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)
Strategic early weaning
June 15, 2021 17:47 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBGuest for the week was Warren Rusche ([email protected]) as he talks about using early weaning as a strategic management practise in cow-calf operations, not just a drought management tool.
Forage risk management programs
June 08, 2021 23:38 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBDr. Jennifer Ifft ([email protected]) 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.
Blue green algae management
June 01, 2021 23:13 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBTwo 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.pdf
Herd dispersal economics due to drought
May 25, 2021 18:28 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBDr. Elliott Dennis ([email protected]) was guest for the week talking about planning for herd management and/or dispersal as influenced by drought and economic cycles.
Hay production considerations
May 19, 2021 21:03 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB1 year Anniversary episode of Dr. Js Beef podcast. Dr. Jaymelynn Farney talks about importance of balancing hay quality and quantity for cattle producers.
Cull cows on the rail - Part 2
May 11, 2021 22:53 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBPart 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.
Cull cows for beef - Part 1
May 04, 2021 20:54 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn Part 1 of discussion with Dr. Terry Houser, Extension Meat Specialist with Iowa State ([email protected]) we discuss the options for marketing cull cows and importance of cull cow beef in meat industry.
Warm season annuals for cattle producers
April 28, 2021 16:37 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBResearch 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
Feeding site clean-up
April 20, 2021 16:58 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBDr. Joel Derouchey ([email protected]) was guest for the week. He talks about feeding site, in particular winter feeding site management - primarily clean-up.
Broomsedge bluestem control in pastures
April 13, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBGuest 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.
Estrus synchronization and natural service
March 30, 2021 18:19 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBJordan Thomas ([email protected]) 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.
Cattle breeding decisions
March 23, 2021 23:33 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBDr. 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.
BSE and bull nutrition in off-season
March 15, 2021 18:02 - 30 minutes - 42 MBDr. Tom Geary, USDA-ARS talks about breeding soundness exams (BSE) importance, new technologies for BSE, and nutrition in off-season for bulls.
Cattle reproduction overview
March 08, 2021 21:10 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBWe are starting a series about reproduction on Dr. Js Beef with Dr. Justin Rhinehart ([email protected]). He addresses thought processes behind breeding decisions and sets up the more specific topics that will be covered in later episodes.
Weather affecting calving
March 01, 2021 19:35 - 43 minutes - 60 MBShane Gadberry ([email protected]) talks about some research conducted at U of A in regards to how weather may impact timing of calving.
Mortality Composting
February 23, 2021 21:17 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBGuest for week was Dr. Deann Presley ([email protected]) and she talks about mortality composting - the how, planning, and usage of compost.
Weak calf syndrome
February 08, 2021 18:31 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAs calving season approaches we talk about weak calf syndrome with Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek ([email protected]) with Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
Record keeping cow-calf
February 02, 2021 21:29 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBDr. Jaymelynn Farney ([email protected]) talks about the why's, what's, and how's of commercial cow-calf operations record keeping on this week's podcast.
Predators and calving season
January 25, 2021 21:44 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBDr. Drew Ricketts, [email protected] 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 YouTube
7 and 7 Synchronization protocol for beef cows
January 18, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.3 MBDr. Jordan Thomas ([email protected]) 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 Synch
In vitro fertilization for cattle
January 11, 2021 22:46 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBGuest 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.
Genetic fertility in bulls
January 07, 2021 21:22 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBMegan Rolf ([email protected]) was guest for the week. She talks about evaluating and expanding potential for genetic selection for fertility in our bull battery.
Research Roundup - tamegrass options for heifers on summer grass
December 21, 2020 22:24 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBThis 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 Exte...
Enogen feed corn for cattle
December 16, 2020 21:46 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBGuest for the week is Dr. Dale Blasi ([email protected]), stocker extension specialist with Kansas State University. He talks about Enogen feed corn for cattle.
Lice in cattle
December 07, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBDr. AJ Tarpoff, extension beef veterinarian, Kansas State University was guest this week. He talks about lice in cattle.
300 days of grazing - Part 3
November 30, 2020 17:01 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThis 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, [email protected]); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, [email protected]); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, [email protected]). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle o...
300 days of grazing - Part 2
November 23, 2020 17:01 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBThis 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, [email protected]); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, [email protected]); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, [email protected]). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle op...
300 days of grazing - Part 1
November 16, 2020 18:48 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBThis 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, [email protected]); Dr. Shane Gadberry (animal scientist, [email protected]); and Kenny Simons (program associate in forages, [email protected]). These guests have many years of on-farm experiences for how to increase grazing days on cattle ...
Grazing corn residue with cattle
November 09, 2020 19:31 - 27 minutes - 38 MBMary Drewnoski, ([email protected]) was guest this week. She talks about grazing of corn residues including down-corn and addresses compaction.
Tree and musk thistle control in pasture
November 02, 2020 16:42 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBWalt Fick ([email protected]), 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.
Spices in mineral for gains, fly and tick control
October 27, 2020 02:17 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. 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.
Distillers cube and stocking rate for stocker cattle
October 21, 2020 22:42 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBGuest for this weeks episode is Dr. Paul Beck ([email protected]), 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.
Co-species grazing
October 13, 2020 17:53 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBGuest is Dr. Alison Crane ([email protected]) who is a Sheep and Goat Specialist with Kansas State University. She talks about grazing cattle, sheep, and goats on this weeks podcast.
Extending hay for winter feeding cows
October 07, 2020 17:34 - 21 minutes - 29 MBDr. Jaymelynn Farney ([email protected]), 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.
Replacement heifer nutrition
September 29, 2020 19:49 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBGuest for the week is Dr. Travis Mulliniks ([email protected]), range cow production specialist with University of Nebraska. He talks about nutritional considerations and planning for replacement heifer development.
Time of marketing Feeder cattle
September 21, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBGuest for the week is Dr. Jay Parsons, Economist with UNL. He talks about timing of marketing your home raised cattle based on some production and market data from Nebraska. Some of the tools to help with marketing can be found here: Beefbasis.com AgManager.info Nebraska Ag Econ