Lisa Moser

Manhattan

Contributor at Ag Update

Contributor at Northwest Signal

Contributor at The Sentinel Newspaper

Contributor at Farm Talk

Articles

Cattle Chat: Herd health metrics

1 week ago | farmtalknews.com | Lisa Moser

Managing sickness from a cold to a serious illness is something people deal with regularly. Illness and death loss in a cow herd are also situations that cattle producers have to routinely address. To help producers know where their herd health metrics should be, the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute offered some guidelines in their weekly Cattle Chat podcast.
Cattle Chat: Grazing management strategy

1 week ago | sunflowerstateradio.com | Derek Nester |Lisa Moser |K-State Research

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. – Most people would agree there is nothing better than eating produce picked fresh from the garden. Similarly, cattle opt to graze the newest grass in a pasture because it is the most appealing, Kansas State University beef cattle nutritionist Phillip Lancaster said. Lancaster led the discussion on a recent Beef Cattle Institute Cattle Chat podcast about ways that cattle producers can optimize grazing pastures.
Cattle Chat: Product Handling and Administration

3 weeks ago | ksal.com | Lisa Moser

“Some animal products will cause human health problems if they are absorbed through the skin of the person administering them,” K-State veterinarian Bob Larson said on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. Cattle Chat is a weekly podcast produced by the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute. Product handling safety and vaccine administration were two of the topics discussed.
Assessing herd performance

1 month ago | agupdate.com | Lisa Moser |K-State Research

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension When an athlete is aiming to improve their performance, they begin with a starting measurement, and as they train, they continue to assess their abilities to measure progress. For cattle producers, that scorecard may include pregnancy percentages, the number of calves weaned and, in some cases, death loss. This was a topic of discussion on a recent Cattle Chat podcast hosted by faculty at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.
Cattle Chat: Assessing Herd Performance

1 month ago | ksal.com | Lisa Moser

When an athlete is aiming to improve their performance, they begin with a starting measurement, and as they train, they continue to assess their abilities to measure progress. For cattle producers, that scorecard may include pregnancy percentages, the number of calves weaned and, in some cases, death loss. This was a topic of discussion on a recent Cattle Chat podcast hosted by faculty at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute.
Cattle Chat: Assessing Herd Performance

1 month ago | sunflowerstateradio.com | Derek Nester |Lisa Moser |K-State Research

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. — When an athlete is aiming to improve their performance, they begin with a starting measurement, and as they train, they continue to assess their abilities to measure progress. For cattle producers, that scorecard may include pregnancy percentages, the number of calves weaned and, in some cases, death loss.
The Moser Minute #14

1 month ago | superiorne.com | Lisa Moser

The Moser Minute #14April 28, 2025Veto Session Part III: The following are the last of the overrides that were achieved onThursday, April 10, 2025. Again, it takes 2/3 majority of both chambers to override. With 40Senators, it takes 27 to override; with 125 representatives, 84 is the magic number in theHouse for a successful override.
Keeping facilities in working order

1 month ago | backroadsnews.com | Lisa Moser

K-State beef cattle experts share tips on how to make sure the handling facilities meet the objectives of the operationMANHATTAN, Kan. — Many people will agree driving a manual transmission vehicle is much more challenging than driving an automatic, leading them to opt for the easier driving experience when making a vehicle purchase.As with the driving experience, moving cattle ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Deciding to keep or cull cows

1 month ago | backroadsnews.com | Lisa Moser

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Managing a successful business often involves making a series of decisions with the end goal of providing a quality outcome at a profit.In the beef cattle business, one of those decisions is what to do when a cow doesn’t rebreed and is considered open, said the experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.“Every cow needs to have a calf ever... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Cattle Chat: Cutting Costs on the Farm

1 month ago | ksal.com | Lisa Moser

Each April, many business owners evaluate their annual spending at the time they submit their taxes. Like their fellow business owners, many cattle ranchers are seeing an increase in their input costs and looking for ways to minimize expenses. To offer some advice on how to manage the ranch expenses, K-State beef cattle extension specialist Jason Warner joined the Beef Cattle Institute experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast to address this topic.