Aaron Berger
faculty
- Exten Educator NE Ext Engagement Zone 1 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Work
209 E 3rd St
Kimball
NE
69145-1486
US
Work
308-235-3122
Can Damaged or Discolored Soybeans be used as Cattle Feed?
October 24, 2018
Quality issues with soybeans this year are leading some growers to seek alternative markets. Damaged or discolored whole, raw soybeans can be a good protein source for cattle and provide a market option for growers.
Podcast: A Row Crop Farmer's Perspective on Cover Crops and Cattle Grazing
September 27, 2018
Chad Dane, a farmer from Clay County, Nebraska, discusses his experience using cover crops in a corn-soybean rotation on this week's UNL BeefWatch podcast.
Is Your Corn Worth More as Grain or Silage?
August 29, 2017
Silage or grain? When making the decision about harvesting drought- and hail-damaged corn, farmers should consider several factors. Calculations here can help you determine the end value for both uses.
Annual Forages and Windrow Grazing as an Alternative to Cash Grain Crops
April 18, 2017
The relationship between current grain prices and forage/pasture prices in western Nebraska is creating a scenario where forage crops may provide an economically viable alternative to a cash grain crop. From an economic perspective, at current market prices, 1.5 tons per acre of annual forage is competitive with cash grain crops in terms of generating gross dollars per acre.
Nebraska Extension on Strengthening Nebraska's Agricultural Economy
February 3, 2017
According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, one in four jobs in Nebraska is related to agriculture. This signifies the importance of agriculture to Nebraska’s overall economy.