Lisa Moser

Manhattan

Contributor at Ag Update

Contributor at Northwest Signal

Contributor at The Sentinel Newspaper

Contributor at Farm Talk

Articles

Assessing herd performance

1 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Cattle Chat: Bull evaluations pre-breeding

2 weeks ago | farmtalknews.com | Lisa Moser

Before a student-athlete is allowed to join a sports team they have to complete an annual physical to make sure there aren’t any underlying conditions that could keep them from being able to fully participate. For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season, that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian.
Cattle Chat: Cutting costs on the ranch

2 weeks ago | sunflowerstateradio.com | Derek Nester |Lisa Moser |K-State Research

By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. – 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.
Cattle Chat: Bull Evaluations Pre-Breeding

3 weeks ago | ksal.com | Lisa Moser

Before a student-athlete is allowed to join a sports team they have to complete an annual physical to make sure there aren’t any underlying conditions that could keep them from being able to fully participate. For beef producers who want their herd to be successful during the breeding season, that means an annual breeding soundness exam, which includes a semen check and overall health assessment by a veterinarian.