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Are you considering establishing a new field of perennial forage grasses this spring or renovating an existing field? Read more at beef.unl.edu/establishing-p…

🚨This week on MJ🚨 USDA updates on Nebraska wildfires Extension advice on rangeland recovery and feed options Darin Newsom breaks down the markets Eric Hunt has your weekly forecast Plus get a look at the 2026 Nebraska State FFA Convention youtu.be/XW4OJMo6wOc

Until we see precip, every day is fire weather. If the last few weeks haven't already caused a review of the ranch wildfire plan, please read beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023… to review some best practices.

Use the D.A.R.T. method to monitor calves after smoke exposure: Depression. Appetite. Respiration. Temperature. 🔗 beef.unl.edu

A Nebraska innovation, 25 years strong. The Sandhills Calving System continues to help producers prevent calf scours, reduce costs and raise healthier calves — a powerful example of research + ranchers working together. 🔗 go.unl.edu/3ref

Fires are still going but livestock needs to be cared for and contained. Cattle care and fencing articles, along with additional resources, can be found at beef.unl.edu/fire/

Watch the recoding at youtu.be/fOoM4in06XE

As wildfires continue across Nebraska, some producers may need alternative feeding options for cow-calf pairs. Join @UNLBeef March 17 | 6:30 PM MT for a free webinar on confinement feeding and management strategies when pasture is limited. 🔗 go.unl.edu/daio

Recent wildfires in Nebraska have left many cattle operations facing urgent management decisions. More at ianrnews.unl.edu/article/after-…

For 50 years, David Boxler's career with @UNLExtension has been grounded in science, service and solutions for Nebraska cattle producers, providing effective practices to control pests around livestock. Learn more about his lasting impact ›› buff.ly/sfCQZ19 🔬

Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar, Confinement Feeding Cow‑Calf Pairs with Limited Perennial Grass, on March 17 at 6:30 p.m. MT.
Learn drylot logistics, rations, health, breeding, and management during drought.
Register with Aaron Berger: aberger2@unl.edu.

Listen and learn on the go! 🎧The UNL BeefWatch Podcast is your trusted source for beef industry updates, management tips, and expert insights ⏩ beef.unl.edu/beefwatch-podc…

Introducing Snap2Graze! A new web-based tool that estimates cereal rye forage biomass and suggested stocking rates from a single pasture photo. Just snap, upload, and get instant forage insights. Try it out at phrec-irrigation.com/#/forage_estim…

Do you have a written lease agreement for the 2026 grazing season? Ag Lease 101 offers easy to use pasture lease templates and information to help both landowners and tenants. 🔗 aglease101.org

Do you struggle to keep simple or complex financial records. Our course "Quicken Course for Farm and Ranch Record-Keeping" leads users through hands-on sessions to develop a simple set of financial records and reports using Quicken. Learn more below. cap.unl.edu/quicken/

Join us next Thursday for a free webinar with Scott Irwin from the University of Illinois to discuss the ethanol industry and how recent policy is impacting the demand for corn in Nebraska unl.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 10. Learn more and register: beef.unl.edu/news/considera…

Learn the “Ranch Ready” principles that can strengthen your operation! 🐮 Join the Nebraska Ranch Practicum this season and register now at nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu 📲

Ready to put cutting-edge @UNLBeef research to work on your operation? The 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum delivers hands-on, “Ranch Ready” strategies for range, livestock & decision-making. Applications due May 5: nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu

Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. Nebraska Extension will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 10. More info at ianrnews.unl.edu/article/nebras…