On going drought conditions will require delayed turnout on pasture, reduced stocking rates or alternative sources of feed for cattle this summer.
To provide producers with information on options for managing and mitigating the impacts of drought, Nebraska Extension will offer an evening webinar program, with the option to attend host site locations, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Mountain Time / 7:30 to 9:00 pm Central Time.
Drought Preparation Program Topics include:
- Conditions and Outlook – Dr. Eric Hunt, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Meteorologist
- Rangeland Response to Drought – Dr. Mitch Stephenson, Range Management Specialist
- Annual Forage Options – Dr. Jerry Volesky, Range & Forage Specialist
- Summer Dry Lot Feeding Pairs – Dr. Karla Wilke Cow-Calf Management Specialist
- Programs for Producers – Laura Baker, CED Kimball County Farm Service Agency.
The program will focus on delivering key information for producers to consider with time for questions from those in attendance.
There is no cost to attend the program, but local host sites would appreciate pre-registration to plan for the number of those attending.
- Rushville – Brock Ortner, Sheridan Office, 800 South Loofborrow St., 308-327-2312,
- Scottsbluff – Dr. Mitch Stephenson, PREC Bluestem Room, 4502 Ave I, 308-632-1355,
- Kimball – Aaron Berger, Kimball-Banner Extension Office, 209 East Third, 308-235-3122,
- Thedford – T.L. Meyer, Upper Loup NRD Meeting Room, 39252 NE Hwy 2, 308-645-2267,
- O’Neill – Bethany Johnston, Holt County Annex Building, 128 N 6th St., 402-336-2760.
For those planning to attend remotely, please contact Aaron Berger, aberger2@unl.edu, to register and receive Zoom connection information.
Questions about the program? Contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122.
Not able to attend the live session? The program will be recorded and archived for those not able to attend in person or online.
