The beef group in Nebraska Extension is committed to providing the latest research-based information to beef producers in Nebraska. We have a variety of events held throughout the year, both in-person and online, to help serve producers.
Upcoming Educational Events
In-Person Programs/Workshops
Nebraska Ranch Practicum
The Nebraska Ranch Practicum is a three-season, hands-on educational program designed to give participants the skills and education needed in today's complex ranching industry.
2025 Dates/Locations:
- June 3 - WCREEC
- June 4 - GSL
- July 10 - GSL
- September 3 - GSL
- September 4 - GSL
- November 6 - GSL
- January 6 - GSL
- January 7 - WCREEC
Midwest FEEDS Practicum
The Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum is a hands-on, multi-session educational program tailored for cattle producers. All sessions are held at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center (ENREEC) near Ithaca, NE.
2025 Dates/Topics:
- February 27–28: Health, Nutrition, and Systems Thinking
- April 24–25: Forage Systems and Breeding
- June 19–20: Facilities and Pasture Management
- September 4–5: Weaning, Culling, and Winter Feeding
- December 4–5: Stalk Grazing and Preparing for Calving
Nebraska Feedlot Roundtables
The annual Nebraska Feedlot Extension Roundtables bring professionals from the industry to three locations across the state to address timely topics relevant to feedlot management.
2026 Dates/Locations:
- TBD
Range Beef Cow Symposium
The Range Beef Cow Symposium, held biennially since 1969, is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and animal science departments at the University of Wyoming, South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Nebraska. Known for its practical production management insights, the symposium rotates among Colorado, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and Wyoming, focusing on beef production issues in the Western U.S.
The 2025 Range Beef Cow Symposium will be hosted by the University of Wyoming, with dates and location to be announced.
Stocker/Yearling Tour
Held annually at a different location each year, this tour gives producers a chance to connect with other producers and see how a stocker/yearling component can offer flexibility and profitability to a cow-calf operation. Guest speakers address current topics and hosts share what has worked and what hasn't.
2025 Date/Location:
- June 17 - North Platte, NE
Silage for Beef Conference
The next Silage for Beef Cattle Conference will be in 2026.
Stay tuned for more information.
Online Programs/Workshops
Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow
This four-session webinar series is focused on understanding how the cow’s nutrient requirements change throughout the year and how to cost-effectively meet a cow's needs with grazed or harvested feed.
Beef Cow Basics Online Course
Since 1993, more than 5,500 beef producers, feed consultants and veterinarians from more than 40 states have used the Beef Basics courses to further their education. The courses are written by extension educators, extension specialists, producers and veterinarians and are producer-reviewed before being introduced to the public.
