Aaron Stalker, Nebraska Extension beef range systems specialist, discusses why vitamin A is useful for beef cattle nutrition.

This week on Market Journal… Cattle Market Analysis – The latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report shows Nebraska and Texas tied for top spot in number of cattle on feed. For consumers, January 2015 saw a record price for ground beef, averaging nearly $4.24 per pound. Mike Briggs, feedlot manager from Seward, Nebraska, talks about narrowing feeding margins and beef demand. Republican Ruling, Pipeline Veto – Dave Aiken, Nebraska Extension water and ag law specialist, explains the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling regarding the Republican River and President Barack Obama’s veto on the federal Keystone XL Pipeline bill. Soybean Seed Treatments – Loren Giesler, Nebraska Extension plant pathologist, talks about the use of soybean seed treatments. Vitamin A for Cattle – Aaron Stalker, Nebraska Extension beef range systems specialist, discusses why vitamin A is useful for beef cattle nutrition. Weather Forecast – Al Dutcher, Nebraska Extension state climatologist, gives his forecast for the coming week.

Loren Giesler, Nebraska Extension plant pathologist, talks about the use of soybean seed treatments.

Backyard Farmer is the longest running locally produced educational program in broadcast history. This program looks at the program's roots and founders as well as some of the people who have appeared on the show. As it is a live show, so there are plenty of bloopers to enjoy as well. This program was produced in 2012 and is still on the air.

A video tutorial for using the iOS and Android app for body condition scoring horses developed by eXtension HorseQuest, the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, and Purdue University. Get info on purchasing this app at: http://www.tinyurl.com/horsebcsapp

UNLExtension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd focuses on viburnums, making compost and compost incorporation and safe snow removal.

UNL Extension Landscape Horticulture Specialist Kim Todd focuses on a water conserving landscape feature, fall color, and container combinations.

Registration information for online Livestock Quality Assurance course. Course is designed to help 4-H and FFA youth better understand how to care for their animals as food production animals.

Alyssa Dye shares insight on how to grow your business's social media presence through a real-time virtual networking opportunity by  hosting a Twitter party. Alyssa Dye is a senior Agricultural Education-Leadership major at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  She is also an Engler Entrepreneur and is interning with the Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City.  Outside of being a full-time student, Alyssa is investing her energy into her own business.

Feeding beef cows in confinement can be an economical alternative to grazing cows on pasture or crop residue. Dr. Karla Jenkins discusses key things producers should be aware of and understand to utilize this option effectively.

Dr. Betsy Green of University of Vermont, explains how to keep safe in the barn and what hazards to look for when safety proofing your space. This segment aired on "Let's Talk Horses" with host Jason Vance on January 31, 2015.

Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association historical video of 1967-1999.

Taking the Leap - Going from Hobby to Entrepreneur - Becky Mannon, Kimball, Nebraska from +Bears-N-Woods  shares what was the determining factor for her to go full time with her memory bears business!  How she prepared herself to make that decision and what she did to make it happen! #smallbusiness   #entrepreneurship

Heidi Demars, Marketing Coordinator for the BisMan Food Coop, will discuss the challenges and successes achieved in building a local food coop. Involved since it started, Heidi has been at each step of the process including locating potential growers to finding a place to locate as well as raising the funds to get it off the groups. She has tremendous enthusiasm and will have lots to share.

As part of the Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium for high school students, I am presenting about beef nutrition and how to make videos using iMovie, so I created this video to show a fun and easy way to promote beef.

To engage youth, I wanted to create an educational lesson with a different spin by incorporating digital media and technology into a healthy foods lesson... an Educational Remix for Trail Mix.

Looking for a quick and healthy on-the-go snack? Visit food.unl.edu for more recipes.