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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…

Last Friday at our BQA training, I went thru the flight zone and cattle handling sections too quickly (going against the slow is smooth mindset 😬). So, I’m sharing some drawings from a website that explains flight zone much better than I. Source: grandin.com/behaviour/prin…

We've been getting by with a lot of mild weather this winter, but that's going to change. Review the things you can do to manage your cowherd through these cold snaps at beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2024…

Save the date! The 41st Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference returns Feb. 25–27, 2026, in Kearney. 📅 Learn more and register for the conference today! 📲 ianrnews.unl.edu/article/nebras…

The 2026 Nebraska Custom Rates Report is being built entirely from survey responses by custom operators across the state. We’re seeking more surveys from custom operators by early February to improve the accuracy of the 2026 report. Request yours at go.unl.edu/cr26.

🌤️ Weather is looking good for the Winter Stocker Tour on Jan. 21 near Imperial! ✅ Morning sessions ✅ Afternoon tour at Maddux Cattle Co. 💲 $20 | Register by Jan. 14. More info and schedule at beef.unl.edu/news/winter-st… Don’t miss this chance to connect & learn! #beef

Join @UNLBeef for the Winter Stocker Tour on Jan. 21 near Imperial! 🐮 Get an in-depth look at stocker and yearling management, forage use, virtual fencing, and market considerations — plus an on-site tour at Maddux Cattle Company. Register now at buff.ly/ULBNECT 📲