Fall calving underway at Seberger Ranch

By Noah Sebergerk of Bassett, Neb.
Aug 10, 2026
16 hrs ago

PPR Seberger 1 - worked.jpg — Noah Seberger tags a calf on his grandparents' ranch near Bassett, Neb. Fall calving started Aug. 1 and will continue about 60 days.
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By Noah Sebergerk of Bassett, Neb.

The start of school is quickly approaching, which means less pastures and more classrooms.

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PPR Seberger 3 - worked.jpg — Fall calving cows and their new calves enjoy pasture on the Seberger Ranch that got a little greener thanks to early August rains.
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PPR Seberger 2 - worked.jpg — A new cow-calf pair at the Seberger Ranch. After tagging, pairs are moved to a new pasture.
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PPR Seberger 4 - worked.jpg — Noah Seberger, far right, and his Ag Communications team from Rock County High School give their presentation at the Nebraska Grazing Conference in Kearney.
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PPR Seberger 5.jpg — Noah Seberger, right, poses with Ag Communications teammates from Rock County FFA. The state-winning team got some practice for nationals by giving their presentation in Kearney recently.
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Noah Seberger is a high school junior and president of the Rock County FFA chapter in Bassett, Neb. He enjoys working alongside family on haying operations and raising Black Angus cattle as the sixth generation on the ranch now run by his grandparents, Frank and Pam Seberger.