Nebraska cattle producers continue to face tough conditions this season. Cool‑season grass production is coming in 30–70% below normal, with warm‑season pastures starting off behind. With forage shortages looming, now is the time to evaluate your strategies to stretch limited feed resources.
This program will walk through practical, research‑based options to help your operation stay resilient through drought, maintain cow health, and protect calf performance.
Program Topics
- Mineral Nutrition: Mineral supplementation can be a cost‑effective insurance policy for your herd. Participants will learn how to evaluate their current mineral program to determine whether it meets cow requirements during hay feeding, cornstalk grazing, or pasture turnout.
- Fly Control: Fly pressure can reduce calf gains and cause stress in cows. We’ll cover effective control options and timing to reduce fly numbers and protect cattle performance.
- Drought Planning: We’ll discuss strategies for managing through drought when forage availability is limited, including supplementation, early weaning, grazing adjustments, and alternative feed options.
Event Details
Date: Friday, June 26
Time: 2:00–4:30 p.m. CT
Location: West Central Research, Extension & Education Center 402 West State Farm Road, North Platte, Nebraska
Speakers
- Mary Drewnoski, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
- Jesse Fulton, Meat Institute Director of Health and Welfare
- Dave Boxler, Extension Livestock Entomology Educator
- Randy Saner, Extension Livestock Educator
Registration
To register, call the Lincoln‑Logan‑McPherson Extension Office at 308‑532‑2683 or email Randy Saner at randy.saner@unl.edu.
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