BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNL_UCBCN//NONSGML UNL Event Publisher//EN X-WR-CALNAME:UNL Beef CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Central METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Central LAST-MODIFIED:20130526T012103Z BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T080000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20080309T010000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130529T100000 UID:73468@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20121203T152733 SUMMARY:Economic Factors to Weigh in Making Decisions during Drought DESCRIPTION:Matt Stockton, Agricultural Economist at the West Central Rese arch and Extension Center will discuss economic factors producers should consider as they make management decisions due to drought conditions. Re gistration is required to view the free webinars. To register got to htt p://go.unl.edu/uwk to register. LOCATION:Web Seminar URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/05/29/73468/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130529T110000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130610T100000 UID:78527@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Crop Residues on Cow/Calf and Yearling Operations DESCRIPTION:The forage supply is tightening, so what is a cow/calf or year ling operation to do if grass is not available?\n\nLook no further than a cornfield! On June 10th, several short presentations will cover a variet y of speakers, from residue use, cornstalk grazing, confinement and limit feeding cows/pairs, market outlook, ammoniating or alkaline treatments o f residues, annual forages/cover crops, agronomic considerations, and app and electronic decision support tools.\n\nYou can attend 3 ways: in pers on at North Platte (West Central Research and Extension Center) or near M ead (Agricultural Research and Development Center), or watch online from the comfort of your own computer (https://connect.unl.edu/crop/). For tho se attending in person, a $10 fee will cover your lunch. Separate produce r panels will be at ARDC and WCREC.\n\nThe program starts at 10 am CT and ends at 2:30 pm CT. For more information, contact Lindsay Chichester at 402.624.8007 or Aaron Stalker at 308.696.6707. LOCATION:ARDC near Mead, WCREC in North Platte, or view online URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/06/10/78527/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130610T150000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130618T123000 UID:78926@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Alkaline Treatment of Residue in Growing and Finishing Diets for C attle - Update DESCRIPTION:Dr. Galen Erickson, UNL Beef Feedlot Extension Specialist will give an update of recent research of alkaline treatment of crop residue and how it performs in growing and finishing diets for beef cattle. To vi ew the webinar go to https://connect.unl.edu/extension/ (opens in new win dow or tab, depending on setting in your browser). Then select "Enter as a Guest". On the next screen, enter your Name and click on the Enter Room button to join the webinar. LOCATION:Web Seminar URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/06/18/78926/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130618T130000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130626T113000 UID:78515@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:DNA Technolgy: Where we've been, where we are, and where we're hea ded DESCRIPTION:DNA Technology continues to advance as is the use of that tech nology in cattle breeding and genetic selection. Dr. Matthew Spangler, U NL Extension Beef Cattle Quantitative Genetics Specialists is coordinatin g a meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the USDA Meat Animal Research Center that will highlight these advancements. To attend, RSVP by June 1 0 to Terri Behl (tbehl1@unl.edu; 402-472-6411). Registration fee is $10 and includes lunch and all handout material. LOCATION:US Meat Animal Research Center URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/06/26/78515/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130626T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130821T083000 UID:78302@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory 14th Annual Open House DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/08/21/78302/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130821T154500 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20131006T100000 UID:78965@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130523T160521 SUMMARY:Clover Kid Day Camp DESCRIPTION:All 4-H Clover Kids, ages 5-8, are invited to spend the day le arning about the environment, exploring science and technology, and makin g new friends. Projects include: solar smores, colored t-shirts, space s huttle, and insects. Cost $10. LOCATION:Thomas County Fairgrounds URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/10/06/78965/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20131006T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20131107T100000 UID:78967@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130523T161453 SUMMARY:"Design for Me" Camp at Thedford DESCRIPTION:This new Home Environment project helps 4-Hers ages 8-12 learn about design, care for their room, and try their hand using various medi a to design accessories for their rooms. During this workshop, 4-Hers wi ll do 3 projects using paper, tin, and textiles as media, make a video ab out caring for their rooms, and plot safe routes out of their homes for f ire safety. Cost $10. LOCATION:Thomas County Fairgrounds URL:http://events.unl.edu/beef/2013/11/07/78967/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20131107T100000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR