Central Sandhills Beef Educator

It’s a scorcher for March, and if you’re calving, keep an eye on those newborns. This 6 min video reviews what to be aware of with those baby calves: youtu.be/NnccnjLpcb0?si…

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

Wildfires and drought may have producers drylotting cows and pairs until they can get to grass. UNL's Karla Wilke will discuss all things drylotting for cow-calf pairs at 630 MT tonight (Mar 17). Sign up to watch and/or receive the recording afterwards at pears.io/events/nebrask…

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

Critical fire weather Tuesday with a Red Flag Warning in place. Warm, dry, and windy conditions will support rapid fire spread. A Fire Weather Watch continues Wednesday as critical conditions remain possible. Remain vigilant and report any fires you observe. #NEwx

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-…

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.

DANGEROUS COMBO TODAY: 🔥 Critical fire risk (Red Flag Warning, Noon-10 PM) meets 🌬️ strong winds (High Wind Warning, gusts to 65 mph). 🚫 AVOID SPARKS. 🏠 Secure patio furniture/trash bins. 🚗 Watch for crosswinds while driving. Use extreme caution, Western NE! #NEwx

Understanding the life cycle of weeds and their response to different control methods is critical for making informed management decisions. More at beef.unl.edu/proactive-weed…

And how much snow did you get last night? 😜 At least that should keep us out of critical fire weather today.

Today on Ranch Transition Tuesday… how the land is titled can be just as important as who will inherit, especially when it comes to whether heirs receive a full stepped-up basis, a partial step-up, or no step-up at all. Read how this affects the future: cap.unl.edu/news/how-land-…

⚠️ REMINDER: A Red Flag Warning is in effect TODAY for much of Western Nebraska (shaded pink) from 11 AM-8 PM CDT. Critical fire weather conditions will make it easy for fires to start and spread rapidly. Expect west wind gusts up to 40 mph and humidity as low as 10-20%. #NEwx

2 webinars coming up the next 2 Tuesdays… -Mar10: Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows (hosting a viewing site in Thedford, please RSVP) -Mar17: Confinement feeding cow-calf pairs To sign up, DM me or go to linktr.ee/beefeducator

@kim_nebraska I hope some of that moisture makes it my way, too.

Snow. I have missed you. Wildcat Hills #WesternNebraska

1-During cold weather, if you put 2 fingers in the calf’s mouth and get no suckle reflex, the calf needs warmed up. 2-Make darn sure the colostrum replacer has AT LEAST 150 g of IgGs if you want it to do any good. More is better.

It’s that time of year for several, pictured are some of my own past experiences. And since we get to experience all the seasons in a week, here’s 2 reminders that stick out to me…

Couldn't make it to our drought outlook webinar earlier this week? Follow the link below to view the recorded webinar providing an update on spring rainfall expectations, snowpack conditions, and what those signals could mean for irrigation supplies. cap.unl.edu/2026-drought-m…

Pro’s of having written pasture leases: -A detailed agreement helps ensure both parties clearly understand the terms. -It’s a written reminder of the terms agreed upon.  -It can guide heirs if either the tenant or landowner dies. Lease templates at aglease101.org/doclib/