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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.
Nebraska Center for Ag Profitability (CAP)
Additional programs and resources can also be found from the Nebraska Center for Agricultural Profitability (CAP), an interdisciplinary program based in the Department of Agricultural Economics.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Educational Events
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Annual 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. Most of the sessions take place at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, near Whitman.
2026-2027 Dates:
- Tuesday, June 2
- Wednesday, June 3
- Wednesday, July 1
- Wednesday, September 9
- Thursday, September 10
- Thursday, November 5
- Wednesday, January 6
- Thursday, January 7
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:
- February 17th - Bridgeport, NE (Prairie Winds Community Center)
- February 18th - Gothenburg, NE (Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center)
- February 19th - West Point, NE (Nielsen Community Center)
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.
2025 Dates/Locations:
- November 10-11 - Cheyenne, Wyo.
Annual In-Person Programs/Workshops 2
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
Cow-Calf Field Day
Cow-calf research updates, technology demonstrations, and a tour will be shared at USMARC near Clay Center. Registration is encouraged for meal planning- $20 fee covers lunch & materials.
Cover Crop Grazing Conference
The annual Cover Crop Grazing Conference brings together producers, researchers, and industry professionals to explore practical ways to make every acre work harder. Attendees gain insights from university experts and experienced producers on how to successfully integrate livestock and cover crops for improved soil health, extended grazing opportunities, and increased profitability. The event features the latest research updates, hands-on management tips, and peer-to-peer discussions designed to help producers turn research into results.
2025 Date/Location
- November 21st, Clay Center NE
Annual 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.
Webinar Series on Toxic Plants & Livestock Health
Learn how to recognize, prevent, and manage toxic plants in a three-part webinar, June 11, 18, & 25 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm CT. Register here. Cost is $30- a copy of Nebraska Plants Toxic to Livestock will be mailed.
Drought Webinar Recording from April 15, 2025
View the webinar recording about options for managing and mitigating the impacts of drought.
