Recording Available for Nebraska Extension Addressing Drought Prep for Cattle Producers (April 15)

by Aaron Berger

March 25, 2025

Pasture in drought (Phot credit: Bethany Johnston)
Online, or in-person sites, will cover drought topics on the evening of April 15, 2025. The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. Photo credit: Bethany Johnston

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 offered a webinar program, April 15, 2025.

Click here to view the recording: https://go.unl.edu/2025_drought_prep_webinar

After you have reviewed the webinar content, would you please take a few minutes to complete this survey?  Your feedback helps us to know the value of the information we provided and how we can improve future educational experiences. https://go.unl.edu/EvaluationsDrought

Drought Preparation Program Topics:

  • 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.

Questions about the program? Contact Aaron Berger,  aberger2@unl.edu, at 308-235-3122.