On going drought conditions may 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 from 6:30 to 8:00 Mountain Time.
Drought Preparation Program Topics include:
Conditions and Outlook – 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.
If you would like to attend one of the viewing sites, please RSVP to the numbers below.
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-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.
Not able to attend the live session? The program will be recorded and archived for those not able to attend in person or online.