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Needs of producers using integrated cropping and cattle systems

Five focus groups with 43 innovative producers were held in Lincoln, Norfolk, Holdrege, Broken Bow, and Scottsbluff. These producers were asked to discuss barriers, and research needs regarding integrated cow/calf and cropping systems.

Five common items were identified as either an education or research gap by each focus group:

Rendering Services in Nebraska

This information is provided in an effort to aid people in need of disposing of animal carcasses. If you offer services and would like to be added to the list or if you find an error with this information, please contact us using the "Email Us" button in the bottom right corner of this page.

Bob’s Farm Service

Wahoo, Neb.
(800) 424‐6739

P&K Solutions

West Point, Neb.
(402) 529‐2223

Landfills Taking Animal Carcasses

The following is a list of landfills in Nebraska, because the amount of mortalities that can be accepted may be limited based on the amount and type of waste they are receiving at a given time these facilities should be contacted directly to determine if they will take carcasses. Hauling carcasses to a landfill by a licensed carrier/renderer in a sealed truck is typically required. However, this requirement has currently been waived as a result of the large scale disaster in March 2019. For more, information contact NDEQ Waste Management Section: (402) 471-4210.

Beef Feedlot Roundtables Offer Research, Industry Updates

Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 31, 2019 -- Research findings and industry updates will be the focus of the Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Roundtables Feb. 12-14.

Topics were selected to benefit feedlot managers, owners, employees, and those working in the allied industry. 

One issue facing all producers is the ability to attract and retain employees. Because this is the biggest issue facing our feedyards, Dr. Scott MacGregor was invited to offer some options for feedyards to enhance employee retention and management succession. 

Nebraska State of Beef Conference 2018

Increasing Production Efficiency

several cattle in a pasture

November 7-8, 2018
North Platte, NE

Most speakers wrote a proceedings paper to accompany their presentations and those are available below. This conference is planned to be a biennial event – hosted next in 2020.

2019 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report

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Agricultural Research Division
University of Nebraska Extension
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Nebraska–Lincoln

PDF version of complete report (PDF 2.6MB, 116 pages)
NOTE: All research article links below are to PDF files.