By Scout Nelson
To support beef producers facing ongoing drought conditions in Nebraska, Nebraska Extension will host a free webinar on Thursday, June 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time / 7:30 to 9 p.m. Central Time.
Titled “Drought Management Tools, Expected Grass Production and Early Weaning,” the session will feature University of Nebraska–Lincoln specialists providing expert advice on practical strategies for herd and forage decisions during dry conditions.
The scheduled topics and presenters include:
- Early weaning calves – Karla Wilke, cow-calf management specialist
- New drought planning tools – Tonya Haigh, National Drought Mitigation Center
- Range and pasture outlook – Mitch Stephenson, range and forage specialist
- Summer annual forage options – Jerry Volesky, range and forage specialist
“This webinar is designed to provide actionable information to help producers make sound, timely decisions during drought,” said Nebraska Extension beef educator. “Whether you’re looking at forage alternatives or considering early weaning, this session will provide practical guidance.”
The webinar is free and open to all. Participants can attend online or visit one of several designated host site locations across Nebraska, including Rushville, Scottsbluff, Kimball, O’Neill, Fullerton, and Lexington.
This educational event is part of Nebraska Extension’s ongoing commitment to equipping agricultural producers with the tools and knowledge needed to manage environmental and economic challenges.
By offering timely, expert-driven insights, the June 5 session will help producers make better-informed decisions to protect livestock health and pasture resources during uncertain weather conditions.
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Categories: Nebraska, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Weather