How a beef operation is managed can make a significant difference in how profitable it is. With so many variables to consider, such as feed and fuel costs and up-and-down markets – managing profitability and maintaining a healthy bottom line can present an ongoing challenge.</p>
<p>UNL Extension will offer beef profitability workshops on February 4 to help producers meet these challenges. The sessions will be held at two different locations. The afternoon session will be held at the Washington County Extension Office, 597 Grant St., Blair, NE. and the evening session will be held UNL Extension in Saunders County office at the ARDC. </p>
<p>Washington County session is from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. </p>
<p>Saunders County session is from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. </p>
<p>Richard Randle, UNL Extension Beef Cattle Veterinarian, will address calving management and Bruce Anderson, UNL Extension Forage Specialist, will address pasture management. </p>
<p>Pre-registration is encouraged by phone, fax, e-mail or mail 1 week in advance – discounts apply. </p>
<p>Registration fee is $10 by Jan. 28/ $15 after Jan. 28 or at the door. Please indicate which location you will attend at when registering.</p>
<p> Fees include reference materials and refreshments. Cash or checks only. Make checks payable to: UNL Extension in Saunders County. Mail to UNL Extension, 1071 County Road G, Room B, Ithaca, NE 68033-2234 or fax 402-624-8010 or e-mail sellicott2@unl.edu. Or registrations can be dropped off at UNL Extension in Sarpy, Saunders or Washington Counties.</p>
<p>For more information, please contact Sara Ellicott, UNL Extension Educator, (800)529-8030, or sellicott2@unl.edu, Monte Stauffer, Extension Educator (402) 444-4092 or mstauffer1@unl.edu or Steve Tonn, Extension Educator, (402) 426-9455 or stonn2@unl.edu. </p>
<p>Information also is available online at <a href="http://ardc.unl.edu/2010BeefProfitability.pdf">http://ardc.unl.edu/2010BeefProfitability.pdf</a>.</p>;
<p> The workshops are sponsored by UNL Extension in Douglas/Sarpy, Saunders, and Washington Counties. UNL Extension is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.