Aaron Berger

Kimball, United States

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Aaron Berger is a UNL Extension Educator focused on providing information on forage, range and beef production to producers in the High Plains region.

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Articles

Spring flowers in range or pastures could be noxious weeds

1 week ago | thefencepost.com | Aaron Berger

Late April, May and June are the months when we frequently see both native and non-native forbs begin to grow and start to flower in range and pasture. If you are seeing “pretty flowers” you may not recognize, now is the time to check them out. Those flowers or plants you don’t recognize may be a plant that is an invasive species. Early detection and rapid response are critical to helping to keep noxious weeds at bay.
Spring flowers in range or pastures could be noxious weeds

2 weeks ago | tsln.com | Aaron Berger

Late April, May, and June are the months when we frequently see both native and non-native forbs begin to grow and start to flower in range and pasture. If you are seeing “pretty flowers” you may not recognize, now is the time to check them out. Those flowers or plants you don’t recognize may be a plant that is an invasive species. Early detection and rapid response are critical to helping to keep noxious weeds at bay.
Planning for the Calving Season

1 month ago | feedlotmagazine.com | Aaron Berger

Preparing for the calving season can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on those caring for the cowherd. The following are reminders of things that are helpful to address before starting the calving season. First off, pay attention to the nutritional needs of bred heifers and cows prior to calving. Adequate body condition at calving is important as it impacts cow stamina during delivery of the calf, colostrum quality, calf vigor, and impacts subsequent rebreeding.
‘Calculating Annual Cow Costs’ webinar course set

1 month ago | hpj.com | Aaron Berger |Dave Bergmeier

The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27 and 31. “We had exceptional interest in the first Calculating Annual Cow Costs course. So, we decided to offer a second course in late March,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension livestock educator.
Nebraska Extension Offers Second Course on Calculating Annual Cow Costs

1 month ago | tecumsehchieftain.com | Aaron Berger

The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31.“We had exceptional interest in the first Calculating Annual Cow Costs course. So, we decided to offer a second course in late March,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator. “Knowing annual cow costs is the foundation for evaluating and making manage...
Consider securing feed supplies now for dry conditions in 2025

1 month ago | beefmagazine.com | Aaron Berger

By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension, Livestock Systems EducatorDry conditions have persisted across much of the state throughout the winter. While there is still time to get significant precipitation this spring, many locations will need above average moisture between now and grass turnout to get back to a long-term average. Even with good spring moisture, range and pastures would benefit from delayed turnout to allow stressed grasses to grow and develop root reserves before grazing.
Nebraska Extension offers second course on Calculating Annual Cow Costs

1 month ago | thefencepost.com | Aaron Berger

The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27 and 31. “We had exceptional interest in the first Calculating Annual Cow Costs course. So, we decided to offer a second course in late March,” said Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator.
Ways to reduce unit cost of production

1 month ago | wlj.net | Aaron Berger

Unit cost of production is a ratio where costs in the numerator are divided by the units produced in the denominator. There are five ways to reduce unit costs of production in a cow-calf enterprise. • Decrease costs while keeping production the same. An example of this would be to sell unneeded equipment or reduce equipment expense while keeping calf production the same. Costs decrease while production is maintained, decreasing unit cost of production.
Consider securing feed supplies now for dry conditions

1 month ago | wlj.net | Aaron Berger

Dry conditions have persisted across much of Nebraska throughout the winter. While there is still time to get significant precipitation this spring, many locations will need above average moisture between now and grass turnout to get back to a long-term average. Even with good spring moisture, range and pastures would benefit from delayed turnout to give stressed grasses an opportunity to grow and develop root reserves prior to grazing.
Consider Securing Feed Supplies Now for Dry Conditions in 2025

1 month ago | m.farms.com | Aaron Berger

By Aaron BergerDry conditions have persisted across much of the state throughout the winter. While there is still time to get significant precipitation this spring, many locations will need above average moisture between now and grass turnout to get back to a long-term average. Even with good spring moisture, range and pastures would benefit from delayed turnout to give stressed grasses an opportunity to grow and develop root reserves prior to grazing.