10/06/2025

Outputs

Abstracts/Posters/Professional Presentations (Bold = authors from multiple states)

Objective 1:

Jones, T. M. and J. K. Farney. 2025. Effects of corn silage supplementation while grazing Bermudagrass during late gestation with fall-calving cows. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_2, June 2025, Page 27, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.033

Jones, T. M. and J. K. Farney. 2025. Effects of corn silage supplemental feeding of fall-calving cows grazing varieties of fescue. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_2, June 2025, Page 28, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.034

Jones, T. M. and J. K. Farney. 2025. Effects of stocker steer performance and behavior while consuming essential oil or ionophore minerals. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_1, May 2025, Pages 223–224, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.244

Jacquez, J., T. M.. Jones, and J. K. Farney. 2025. Effects of hand-fed versus self-fed supplementation on stocker steer growth, performance, and forage production on smooth bromegrass pastures. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_1, May 2025, Pages 329–330, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.365

Jones, T. M. and J. K. Farney. 2025. Managing Serecia lespedeza in native pastures by concentrated grazing. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 103, Issue Supplement_1, May 2025, Pages 335–336, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.372

Adam King, Keith Harmoney, Emma Briggs. August 26, 2025. Efficient Water Use: Utilizing Water Captured by an Alternative Forage - Failed Wheat/Kochia/Palmer Amaranth. Presented at Agriculture Research Center Annual Field Day in Hays, KS 

2025. M. Salisbury, J. M. Warner, and L. R. Thompson. 2025. Evaluation of alternative titanium dioxide dosing method to predict dry matter intake. National ASAS Annual Meeting (in press).

Irisarri, J.G.N., Cipriotti, P.A., Castro Sardiña, L., Mortenson, M., & Derner, J.D. (2025). Influences on calf productivity during five decades of cow-calf grazing of northern prairie. Animal, 19, 101557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2025.101557. (collaboration with USDA-ARS and international partners). 

Di Stefano, S., Ma, L., Augustine, D., Derner, J., Doro, L., Harmel, D., 2025. Enhancing Rangeland Modeling: Incorporating Spatial Heterogeneity for Improved Estimations of Grazing Management Outcomes on the Great Plains.

Mueller, M., K. Dieckmann, N. McMillan, M. Stephenson. Management options for Bromus tectorum in western NE. 2025 Society for Range Management Annual Meetings, Spokane, WA (Presentation)

Zhao, B. et al. Can geo-analysis enhance forage biomass estimation in extensive grazing lands? 2025 Society for Range Management Annual Meetings, Spokane, WA (Presentation)

Stephenson, M., T. Mulliniks, J. Beard, K. Dozler. Heart rate monitoring sensors for grazing research in western NE. 2025 Society for Range Management Annual Meetings, Spokane, WA (Invited Presentation)

Objective 2:

Francis, B. B., F. L. Francis, W. C. Rusche, J. J. Delver, T. L. M. Ribeiro, R. J. Leeson, G. H. Olinger, and Z. K. Smith. 2025. Increased feeding duration of a forage-based diet to Angus x Holstein steers previously fed a grain-based starter alters feedlot receiving-period growth performance and biological responses. J. Anim. Sci. 103:Suppl_1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.222.

Leeson, R. J., F. L. Francis, J. J. Delver, B. B. Francis, G. H. Olinger, T. Ribeiro, Z. K. Smith, and W. C. Rusche. 2025. Evaluation of high-moisture corn as a roughage source in finishing diets fed to beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 103:Suppl_1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.221.

Objective 3:

Banks, T., J. Delver, B. B. Grimes Francis, F. L. Francis, R. Leeson, T. Maia Ribeiro, M. Nichols, G. Olinger, W. Peschel, F. Podversich, W.C. Rusche, Z.K. Smith, and DeHaan, E.R. 2025. Limit Feeding a High Concentrate Diet to Newly-Weaned Calves Does Not Negatively Affect Growth Performance. Pg 55. https://extension.sdstate.edu/sites/default/files/2025-07/P-00347.pdf 

Wehrbein, M. A., G. H. Jardon, H. M. Menendez, W. C. Rusche, Z. K. Smith, and A. C. B. Menezes. 2025. Winter-feeding high concentrate corn-based diet pre- and post-calving improves milk production in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 103:Suppl_1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.235/

Wehrbein, M. A., E. R. Valasquez Moreno, H. M. Menendez, W. C. Rusche, Z. K. Smith, and A. C. B. Menezes. 2025. Winter-feeding high concentrate diets minimizes the carbon footprint and improves water usage efficiency in cow/calf systems. J. Anim. Sci. 103:Suppl_1. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.232

Freeman, B.N, K.P. Ewing, W.T. Meteer, and D.W. Shike. 2025. Effect of roughage inclusion in limit-fed cow-rations on drylot-housed cow and calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 103 (Supplement 1) https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.013.

Journal Articles (Bold = authors from multiple states)

Objective 1:

Dalke, M., J.W. Karl, J. Kenyon, J. Pfander, S. Merrigan, S. Di Stefano, M. King, E. Winford, and K. Launchbaugh. In press. RangeDocs: searchable science for rangeland management. Rangelands.

Dozler, K., Y. Xiong, T. Mulliniks, A. Little, M. Stephenson. 2025. Influence of virtual fence on heart rate response in beef cattle. Rangelands 47:72-83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2024.04.003

Kray, J. A., D. M. Blumenthal, M. B. Stephenson, L. M. Porensky, D. J. Augustine, S. J. Romero, M. C. Mortenson, J. D. Derner. 2025. Using targeted grazing to close the phenological niche exploited by invasive annual bromes. Rangeland Ecology and Management 98:441-453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.08.024

Zhao, B., M. B. Stephenson, T. Awada, J. D. Volesky, B. Wardlow, Y. Zhou, Y. Shi. 2025. 15-yr biomass production in semiarid NE Sandhills grasslands: Part II – Response to seasonal precipitation and temperature. Rangeland Ecology and Management 101:13-27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2025.03.007

Accepted. Wilke. K.H. and J.C. MacDonald. Effects of Late Season Dried Distillers Grains Supplementation Frequency on Daily Gain and Economic Return of Yearling Steers Grazing Crested Wheatgrass. Appl. Anim. Sci.

Guretzky, J.A., H. Hillhouse, and K.R. Harmoney. 2025. Seeding rate effects on smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis Leyss.) interseeded with annual warm-season grasses. Agronomy 15:885. doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15040885

Harmoney, K.R. and J.R. Jaeger. 2025. Using wet distillers grains placed on the ground as a late-season protein supplement for grazing stocker steers and subsequent effects on finishing performance and carcass characteristics. Applied Animal Science 41:319-328. doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02573

Objective 2:

Thapa, V., Koehler-Cole, K., Easterly, A., Menza, N., Pacheco, G., McKinley, B. and Basche, A., 2025. Assessing the productivity and forage potential of spring-planted cover crops in semiarid western NE. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70154

Almeida, T.F., Canisares, L.P., Robinson, E., Pesini, G., Poffenbarger, H., and Basche, A., 2025. Cover crops did not change optimal corn nitrogen rate over three variable precipitation seasons in the Western Corn Belt. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70129

Cassani, M.T., Gutknecht, J.L., Basche, A., et al. 2025. Productivity of intermediate wheatgrass responds more to local soil and climate factors than fertility treatments in the first establishment year. Frontiers in Agronomy, 7, p.1528534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1528534

Oys, E., Krupek, F.S., Proctor, C., Koehler-Cole, K. and Basche, A., 2025. Exploring how multi-year cover crop use alters above and belowground weed communities in limited tillage corn–soybean systems. Frontiers in Agronomy, 7, p.1575785. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1575785

Objective 3:

Ewing, K.P, W.T. Meteer, and D.W. Shike. 2025. Effects of rye or triticale with or without crimson clover on forage biomass and quality, gestating beef female performance, and in situ degradation kinetics. Applied Animal Science. Accepted 8/20/2025.

Extension Research Reports/Publications

Objective 1:

Jones, Tatiana M. and Farney, Jaymelynn K. (2025) "Effects on Stocker Steer Performance While Consuming Essential Oil or Ionophore Minerals," KS Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 11: Iss. 1. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8672

Farney, Jaymelynn K. and Jones, Tatiana M. (2025) "Effects of Supplementing Corn Silage to Fall-Calving Heifers and Cows Grazing Bermudagrass and Calf Performance and Physiology – Year 2," KS Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 11: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8685

Farney, Jaymelynn K. and Jones, Tatiana M. (2025) "Effects of Supplementing Corn Silage to Fall-Calving Heifers and Cows Grazing Tall Fescue on Cow Performance," KS Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 11: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8684

Farney, Jaymelynn K. and Jacquez, Jonathan (2025) "Form of Supplement and Addition of Ionophore Effects on Steer Performance while Grazing Bromegrass – Year 2," KS Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports: Vol. 11: Iss. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.8686

1. M. Warner, A. G. Schwartz, B. J. Fraser, J. W. L. Banks, J. K. Farney, J. W. Waggoner, and S. K. Johnson. (2026) Assessment of Nutrient Content of KS Grasslands Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. KS Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports (in press).

 Objective 2:

National Cover Crop Variety Testing Program. 2024-2025 Trial Results. https://cra.missouri.edu/variety_testing_report_24_25/

 Extension publications (peer-reviewed)

Workshops

Objective 1:

Five workshops with in-state (NE) producers on the results of strategic supplementation strategies.

Objective 2:

For the Cover Crop Initiative: We will host a field day in Lincoln/Rogers Memorial Farm (Sept 25 2025) where we anticipate approximately 50 attendees to showcase results of prior year’s annual cover crop/forage variety trial experiments. We also launched a workshop series in early October 2024 for NRCS field staff about common cover crop questions in NE. There were four webinars hosted from October 2024 through January 2025. Attendance at the webinars ranged from 40-100 participants and included NRCS field staff and NE extension educators.

Objective 3:

Banks, T., J. Delver, B. B. Grimes Francis, F. L. Francis, R. Leeson, T. Maia Ribeiro, M. Nichols, G. Olinger, W. Peschel, F. Podversich, W.C. Rusche, Z.K. Smith, and DeHaan, E.R. 2025. Limit Feeding a High Concentrate Diet to Newly-Weaned Calves Does Not Negatively Affect Growth Performance. Pg 55. https://extension.sdstate.edu/sites/default/files/2025-07/P-00347.pdf 

1. Presented results at SDSU Cottonwood Field Station 2025 Field Day 


2. Presented results at SD Cattleman’s Region Roundup 

Multi-State Outreach Presentations

1. The Siouxland Feedlot Forum is a joint effort between UNL-Extension and SDSU Extension addressing feedlot management topics. In 2025, we invited Dr. Justin Waggoner from KS State University to discuss historical feedlot returns and cost of gain under different management systems.


2. “NE Technology for Grazing Management” ST Genetics, October 4, 2024 - 40 participants


3. “CAM Update 2022-2024” BBR CAM meeting, November 8, 2024 - 20 participants


4. “Cattle grazing and conservation: Rangeland Research at BBR and GSL” Agronomy and Horticulture Fall Seminar, November 14, 2024 – 35 participants.


5. “Virtual fence and grazing management” NCTA GIS Workshop, November 21, 2024 - 75 participants


6. “Virtual fence and grazing management” WY Stock Growers Annual Meeting, December 9, 2024 - 45 participants


7. “Rangeland Forage Production” UNL Extension Panhandle Beef Meeting, December 16, 2024, Rushville, NE, 40 participants


8. “Rangeland Forage Production” UNL Extension Panhandle Beef Meeting, December 16, 2024, Scottsbluff, NE, 60 participants


9. "Virtual Fence for Grazing Management", KS State University Webinar (Online), Jan 23, 2024.


10. "Rangeland Response to Drought", UNL Extension Webinar (Online and in Person), April 15, 2025. 80 participants

Webinars/Videos and URL for online access

Objective 1

Virtual fence Webinar hosted by KCARE. Involved Jaymelynn Farney (KSU) and Mitch Stephenson (UNL). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCujzGKlazs

UNL Beef Watch Podcast: Assessment of Nutrient Content of KS Grasslands Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. https://unlbeefwatch.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2025/June_2025_JW_CRP_Qlty1.mp3