Here's a list of livestock auctions coming up in the area.
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- By Katie Wagner, Beef Improvement Federation
Retained ownership data shows management can help cattle express genetic potential and improve ranch returns
New research shows that PCV2d is the major genotype among clinical PCVAD cases; broad vaccine protection against key genotypes may help.
- Kristen Sindelar
While many livestock show exhibitors are cleaning out tack boxes and storing away grooming supplies, Kylie Hackbart is transitioning into her next series of competitions.
- from NRCS
“There were a lot of wildflowers. Big patches of cone flowers I had not noticed in years past."
A bus tour of central and southwest Kansas beef and dairy operations was the focus of the third semester of the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) Sept. 21-23.
Nebraska Extension will host an informational meeting on range recovery after wildfire Wednesday, Oct. 14, with participants meeting at the Oshkosh Methodist Church at 4 p.m., then traveling to the range sites for viewing and discussion.
- from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture had the opportunity to sharpen their horsemanship, roping and livestock-handling skills during a two-day Ranch Roping and Stockmanship Clinic led by Ryan Sexson of Nenzel, Nebraska.
- By Anila Yoganathan, Flatwater Free Press
Nebraska’s increasing average minimum temps have implications for the state’s climate – and its people, livestock and crops.
With drought conditions affecting forage availability and higher hay prices increasing winter feeding costs, Nebraska Extension will offer its Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series this fall to help cattle producers evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions.
- By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator
This year’s dry conditions have impacted hay and forage production, meaning corn residue grazing will be in high demand after this year’s harvest.
- Janelle Atyeo
Northeastern Nebraska ranch reclaims pastures from invasive eastern redcedar
- By Mitch Stephenson, Nebraska Extension
"While seeing bare ground over large areas in the Sandhills is difficult, reseeding in a year like 2026 would have likely provided no benefit to the recovery."
The Sandhills Celebration event hosted by the Sandhills Task Force will include guided tours at three ranches and an afternoon of presentations Friday, Sept. 18 at the Hitching Post in Burwell, Nebraska.
- Janelle Atyeo
“He was light years ahead of other people,” Mike Crosley said. “I’m trying to do it just like him.”
New state law in Nebraska set up guidelines for a Nebraska Brand Committee with seven representatives instead of five. With that, Gov. Jim Pillen announced new appointments effective Aug. 28.
- Janelle Atyeo
“We are interested in how these farmers are making the transition and how this changes the soil, water infiltration, biodiversity in plants, insects and birds."
- By Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump’s decision to allow more imported ground beef into the country, saying it will help Americans shrink their grocery bills.
- K-State Extension news service
K-State veterinarians look at the benefits of supplementing calf nutrition with the practice of creep feeding
- Kristen Sindelar
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.