Drought conditions, high cattle prices—what are a cattle producer’s options for profitably feeding their cows in the upcoming year?

Nebraska Extension, in conjunction with local Nebraska Cattlemen’s affiliates, will be hosting programs on Monday, Dec.16 in Rushville and Tuesday, Dec. 17 in Scottsbluff that will provide area producers with information they can use to plan for feeding the cowherd in 2025.

Topics to be covered include:

Rangeland Analysis Tools to Estimate Rangeland Forage Production
Dr. Mitch Stephenson will demonstrate tools that can help rangeland managers assess and plan for grazing for the upcoming season.
Strategic Summer Supplementation Strategies for Yearlings and Cows
Dr. Karla Wilke will discuss recent research examining timing and amount of protein and energy supplementation and the cost-benefit relationship of these practices.
What are Optimum Genetics for your Operation?
Aaron Berger will discuss genetic trends and the implications of selection decisions for cow-calf producers.
Rushville

Monday, Dec. 16 - Registration at 4:45 p.m. Program starts at 5 p.m. Supper will be served – Call the Nebraska Extension Office in Rushville at 308-327-2312 by Friday, Dec. 13 to pre-register for a meal count. Program will be held at the Extension Office meeting room.

Scottsbluff

Tuesday, Dec. 17 - Registration at 4:45 p.m. Program starts at 5 p.m. Supper will be served – Call the Nebraska Extension Office in Scottsbluff at 308-632-1480 by Monday, Dec. 17 to pre-register for a meal count. The program will be held at the Bluestem Room in the Panhandle Research and Extension Center.

There is no cost to attend these meetings. Questions about the programs? Contact Aaron Berger at 308-235-3122