@UNLBeef

Improving the beef industry in Nebraska and beyond through innovation, collaboration and education.

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beef.unl.edu
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Nebraska Extension’s Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour is June 23 near Broken Bow. Learn drought management, grazing strategies & latest research from local operations + UNL specialists. 9–9:30 a.m. registration @ Custer Co Fairgrounds.
$20 (includes lunch). Register by June 19: go.unl.edu/summerstockertour
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Looking for research-based podcasts on beef, crops, ag markets, gardening or natural resources? We've brought Nebraska's ag & natural resources podcasts together in one place: go.unl.edu/m8cw
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@UNLBeef's Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow series is returning this fall to help cattle producers evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions. The online series will be held throughout November and is limited to 40 participants. ›› buff.ly/d082Ibn 🐮
Farmer feeding hay to cattle in a pasture.

ALT Farmer feeding hay to cattle in a pasture.

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Comparing feed options for your cow herd? Nebraska's Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator helps cattle producers compare feed costs and evaluate purchasing options using an Excel-based calculator. Explore the tool: go.unl.edu/i2ab
Graphic promoting Nebraska Extension's Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator. A black cow with ear tag 724 eats hay, with other cattle in the background. Large text reads “Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator,” with Nebraska Extension branding and a QR code.

ALT Graphic promoting Nebraska Extension's Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator. A black cow with ear tag 724 eats hay, with other cattle in the background. Large text reads “Feed Cost Cow-Q-Lator,” with Nebraska Extension branding and a QR code.

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Register by Oct. 1 for Nebraska Extension’s Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass 6-part webinar series. Get practical insights on plant ID, grazing plans, stocking rates, and drought risk management. Cost for series and materials is $100. More at beef.unl.edu/news/range-and-…
Cows grazing pasture.

ALT Cows grazing pasture.

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Cattle prices can change fast. Do you know your true cost of production? You are invited to a FREE UNL training on using the Agricultural Budget Calculator (ABC) to evaluate costs, returns, & management decisions in today’s volatile cattle markets. More at cap.unl.edu/news/free-traini…
Cattle walking down Sandhills road in the middle of a pasture.

ALT Cattle walking down Sandhills road in the middle of a pasture.

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Join @UNLBeef extension September 17th from 4pm - 6pm for a Warm Season Annual Grazing operation tour highlighting practical grazing strategies that utilize cropland resources to support livestock production, while improving soil health and potentially reducing fertilizer needs.
Cattle on rye pasture. Text warm season annual grazing tour, September 17th from 4pm - 6pm at 72714 HWY 105 Johnson, NE 68378

ALT Cattle on rye pasture. Text warm season annual grazing tour, September 17th from 4pm - 6pm at 72714 HWY 105 Johnson, NE 68378

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During a recent session, Nebraska Ranch Practicum participants learned about body condition scoring, plant identification, evaluating diets, fly control, unit costs of production and more through hands-on activities and instruction from @UNLBeef experts. 🐮
Nebraska Ranch Practicum participants in a pasture identifying plants.

ALT Nebraska Ranch Practicum participants in a pasture identifying plants.

Nebraska Ranch Practicum participants working together to identify unit costs of production.

ALT Nebraska Ranch Practicum participants working together to identify unit costs of production.

A Nebraska Ranch Practicum participant checking a cow to determine a body condition score.

ALT A Nebraska Ranch Practicum participant checking a cow to determine a body condition score.

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Please join us for 27th Annual GSL Open House on Wednesday, August 19. Pictured below is more info and our agenda. Merck Animal Health will once again be sponsoring lunch. RSVP at go.unl.edu/gsl2026
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Join us on August 4th from 4:00-6:00 PM at ENREEC for a pasture walk! Learn more about UNL grazing research and discover practical ways to apply these findings to your own operation. @CattleNerd @UNLBeef @NebENREEC
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Summer wants to make sure we got the memo that she’s here over the next few days. Lots of water access for you and the critters. Any moves/works that must, think early, early morning when cattle are at their coolest and low, low stress. More review @ beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/…
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At our Annual Stocker/Yearling Tour and Advisory Meeting this week, LABOR continues to challenge many producers. Check out practical tools, resources, and guidance built for ag operations at cap.unl.edu/labor/
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Registration is open for the 2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference, Aug. 4-5 in Kearney. Join ranchers, educators and students for two days of learning focused on grazing management, virtual fencing, stockmanship and more ›› go.unl.edu/284m
Graphic promoting the 2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference, scheduled for Aug. 4-5, 2026, at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska. The graphic features photos of cattle grazing in pasture and people attending an educational session. Text reads: "2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference: Celebrating Grazing on Nebraska's Grasslands." Additional text notes that registration is open and includes the website NebraskaGrazingConference.unl.edu. Logos for Nebraska Extension and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources appear at the bottom.

ALT Graphic promoting the 2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference, scheduled for Aug. 4-5, 2026, at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Nebraska. The graphic features photos of cattle grazing in pasture and people attending an educational session. Text reads: "2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference: Celebrating Grazing on Nebraska's Grasslands." Additional text notes that registration is open and includes the website NebraskaGrazingConference.unl.edu. Logos for Nebraska Extension and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources appear at the bottom.

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Join @UNLBeef this Friday at the West Central Research Center for a discussion on drought planning, mineral supplementation and fly management! 🐮 Gain timely information to help make informed decisions for your operation this summer. ›› buff.ly/EHgNHzx 📲
Cattle grazing in a green pasture in the Nebraska Sandhills.

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Stop by our booth at the Sandhills Ranch Expo in Bassett today and tomorrow. Today features a variety of speakers and discussions in the Rock County Community Building Meeting Room. More info at sandhillsranchexpo.org
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If you missed last Thursday’s Drought Webinar, go here to watch the replay: go.unl.edu/june_11_drought_o… Lots of info, but key times include… 16:54 Early Wean 23:40 Drylotting pairs 1:24:43 USDA Drought Disaster programs Pics: 6/10 NE of Whitman 6/11 NE of Thedford
Red cows on drought-stricken pasture.

ALT Red cows on drought-stricken pasture.

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Screwworm is unlikely to live through Nebraska winters, but the real danger is imported, summer-time infestations—so vigilance on incoming animals and rapid response to suspicious wounds is key. Read more at beef.unl.edu/new-world-screw… #beef @IANRmedia_UNL @UNL_IANR
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Nebraska Extension will host a free June 11 webinar, Management Options in Drought, to help beef producers navigate ongoing dry conditions and make informed management decisions. Register: go.unl.edu/drought2026
Promotional graphic for a Nebraska Extension webinar titled Management Options in Drought. The image shows several cattle standing and resting in a dry feedlot pen. A large red banner across the top contains the webinar title in bold white lettering and the text "June 11 Webinar." The Nebraska Extension logo appears in the lower left corner. A ranch landscape is visible in the background.

ALT Promotional graphic for a Nebraska Extension webinar titled Management Options in Drought. The image shows several cattle standing and resting in a dry feedlot pen. A large red banner across the top contains the webinar title in bold white lettering and the text "June 11 Webinar." The Nebraska Extension logo appears in the lower left corner. A ranch landscape is visible in the background.

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Are you a rancher that has to do farming on occasion? This field day is for you. We'll look at the cool season irrigated forage plots and discuss other irrigated forage options. 10 CT next Tuesday (Jun 9) in Valentine at the Middle Niobrara NRD. No RSVP needed. Message me w/ ?'s
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