Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition

Have you registered yet for NGLC's webinar tomorrow "Planning Ahead: Safeguarding Your Operation Through Succession, Agreements & Smart Financials". There's no cost to attend but registration is required for zoom. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Nebraska ranchers are rebuilding after nearly 900,000 acres burned this spring. Producers who’ve lived through wildfire recovery share what helped, what’s ahead, and why community matters. 🎥 Watch the Rural Radio Forum + read the story: ruralradio.com/rrn/news/nebra…

Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment. The best time to control your cedar trees is now! To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, hands-on workshops will be held at two locations on Thursday, June 4, 2026: 10 am to noon MT at the Fairbuilding in Mullen (Hooker County Fairgrounds) or 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. MT at the Winter Building in Hyannis (South Main & Morton Streets). Gain insight from real-life examples of various cedar control projects, including before/after photos, cost of the projects, cost-share options, and how producers are maintaining cedar-free pastures to maximize grass. Understanding how cedar trees spread and grow will help producers decide the best control options to use. Learn how pastures recover after fire, and how wildlife numbers, like grassland birds, change based on cedar canopy. Walk-ins are welcome, but registrations are appreciated. To register at either location, call the Central Sandhills Area Extension Office at 308-645-2267, email Bethany at bjohnston3@unl.edu, or visit go.unl.edu/cedar_signup to register. No cost to attend. Thanks to these partners: Nebraska Extension, Pheasants Forever, the Nature Conservancy, Sandhills Task Force, Nebraska Game & Parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and NRCS.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the National Grazing Lands Coalition is sharing stories that hit close to home. Their first video highlights the hidden struggles farmers face as they share about the stress, pressure, and emotional weight that often stays behind the scenes in agriculture. If you or someone you know needs support, Nebraska producers can reach out to the Rural Response Hotline (1‑800‑464‑0258) or AgriSafe’s resources for farmers and ranchers. Mental Health in Ranching youtu.be/h2nBDP1FYS8?si… via @YouTube

Conservation photographer Mike Forsberg and Andy Caven of the International Crane Foundation are pedaling the 2,500‑mile whooping crane migration route this summer. They’ll roll through Nebraska’s grasslands in early June, spotlighting how vital our prairies are to these endangered travelers. We’re cheering them on as they share the story of this remarkable journey. Follow them on their journey here 👉🏻whoopingcranechronicles.com/bike/ starting on May 11th!

Catch the newest Range & Pasture insert in The Cattle Business Weekly! In this issue - post‑wildfire pasture management, upcoming NGLC events and more. Read it here 👉🏻nebraskagrazinglands.org/About/In-The-N…

If you’ve ever wondered whether prescribed fire really makes a difference, this story says it all. Nebraska producers and prescribed burn associations really stepped up during the recent wildfires. Click the story to read more! centralnebraskatoday.com/2026/04/23/390…

UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched a new Wildfire Recovery website. The site brings together resources that cover the full recovery process—from Immediate Needs all the way through Long‑Term Preparedness. news.unl.edu/article/new-we…

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NGLC Executive Committee member Alex McKiernan is featured in the latest episode of the Building Nebraska podcast by Rural Radio Network! Local food, big ideas, and a whole lot of Nebraska resilience. People Say They Want Local Food… So Why Aren’t They Buying It? | Robinet... youtu.be/JyuomHTpeD4?si… via @YouTube

If you need some hands on legal help for your operation be sure to check out one of these Farm Finance Clinics in April and May, they are complimentary but you will need to reserve your spot!

Registration is now live for our annual Young Adult Ranching for Profit - Kimball, NE with instructor, Dallas Mount. This workshop it put together in partnership with Ranching For Profit. For more information or to register, click HERE 👉🏻nebraskagrazinglands.org/Events/young-a…

Last night, NGLC—together with the Sandhills Task Force —was proud to facilitate a rancher‑to‑rancher conversation for producers affected by the recent wildfires. The discussion centered on what decisions come next, and on helping folks understand the resources available as they begin navigating recovery.

WOW! This is definitely worth a listen! Congratulations to Jeff and Logan Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch for being the national 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner. Hear about the origins of their operation and how they've gown, adapted and expanded to keep it all in the family for a 140 years. We’re especially proud to have Logan serving on the NGLC Executive Committee! How Wine Glass Ranch Became the 2025 ESAP National Winner youtu.be/F2c7eJUIhXs?si… via @YouTube

🌾 Succession planning isn’t just paperwork—it’s protecting your family’s legacy. Join NGLC this spring for a webinar on why premarital agreements and intentional financial planning matter in agriculture. Hear from Jane F. Langan Mach (Rembolt Ludtke LLP) on the legal side of premarital agreements, and Miles Garwood (Waddell & Reed) on planning for the next generation. nebraskagrazinglands.org/Events/webinar…

Ranchers affected by wildfire, this event is TOMORROW.