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[UNL Beef @UNLBeef]

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: https://t.co/3lxPcaSUJl

[UNL Beef @UNLBeef]

@CattleNerd will be presenting

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

Cow-calf producers: Want to make better mineral decisions? Join Nebraska Extension’s free 2-part webinar series on July 13 & 20 at 8 p.m. CT to learn mineral basics, evaluate supp. programs, and explore a new mineral evaluation calculator. Register: https://t.co/731KQjsycl

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

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 https://t.co/pDpXRT6LNT

[Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources @UNL_IANR]

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 ›› https://t.co/uWvJmsunqm

[West Central Research and Extension Center @wcreec]

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. ›› https://t.co/fdciDEbbuu 📲

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

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 https://t.co/OFf3RR5cVh

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

If you missed last Thursday’s Drought Webinar, go here to watch the replay: https://t.co/fvD7mw6FUg
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

[UNL Beef @UNLBeef]

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 https://t.co/hM5OQw69cM

#beef @IANRmedia_UNL @UNL_IANR

[Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources @UNL_IANR]

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: https://t.co/4FRCRpxBnX

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

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

[Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources @UNL_IANR]

Nebraska Extension will host a free June 11 webinar, Management Options in Drought, to help producers navigate ongoing dry conditions and management decisions.

Register: https://t.co/4FRCRpx3yp

[West Central Research and Extension Center @wcreec]

Join @UNLExtension on June 23 near Broken Bow for the Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour! 🐮

Learn from producers managing drought conditions and hear updates from @UNLBeef specialists on grazing strategies and a new vitamin and mineral balancing tool. ›› https://t.co/LOp41oip6S 🔗

[N Field Observations @NFieldObs]

Checking in on our demonstration plots at Middle Niobrara NRD 🌱

Fall-seeded progress:
• Hard red winter wheat & triticale coming along
• Upland pasture seeding off to a rough start
• White clover establishing—corn going in this May 🌽
Spring plots are in:
• Spring barley & triticale
• Oats (2 varieties) with & without peas
Biweekly updates coming—stay tuned!
#NFieldObs #NebExt #Forage #Pasture @UNLExtension @UNL_CropWatch @CattleNerd @UNLBeef @MiddleNrd97728

[Mary Drewnoski @CattleNerd]

We are hosting a tour to see virtual fencing in action with two farm visits, a visit to our research station, seeing first hand 3 of the collar options and interacting with representatives from all the VF companies. @unlbeef https://t.co/f9dIxyOXBH

[Central Sandhills Beef Educator @beef_educator]

Facing tough grazing decisions this summer?

Before you sacrifice pasture health or overpay for feed, read more on options for replacing summer pasture and stretching forage resources: https://t.co/6EvxYkTcXf

#beef

[Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources @UNL_IANR]

The future of agriculture, natural resources and Nebraska communities is bright.

We’re proud to celebrate our May 2026 graduates and the impact they’re already making across Nebraska and beyond.

See more from this year’s #GoBigGrad graduate profiles:
https://t.co/qhaYYz9gCZ

[West Central Research and Extension Center @wcreec]

From pasture to profit, the Nebraska Ranch Practicum equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make informed decisions on your operation.

Secure your spot and start building your future ›› https://t.co/nWcww9vKUq 🔗

[West Central Research and Extension Center @wcreec]

May is National Beef Month 🥩

From pasture to plate, beef production plays a vital role in Nebraska’s economy and communities. At West Central, we’re proud to support research and extension efforts that help producers raise quality beef while caring for our land and resources.

[UNL Beef @UNLBeef]

Nebraska Extension has published a new online labor guide to help farm and ranch employers navigate hiring, onboarding, employee development, retention and termination. Available at https://t.co/osbVzphWeR