Fall seminar series to explore history, future of Nebraska ranching

Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025

Grazing Nebraska Sandhills — Cattle graze on the Diamond Bar Ranch north of Stapleton in June 2020. The Sandhills are threatened by the encroachment of eastern red cedar and other woody species, according to Craig Allen, a professor in Nebraska’s School of Natural Resources.
Natalie Jones | IANR Media

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Grassland Studies will launch its 2025 fall seminar series, “The History and Future of Nebraska Ranching,” with an outdoor kickoff event Sept. 22 at the new Legacy Plaza Amphitheater.

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