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Nebraska Beef Summit Set for November 9th

Nebraska Beef Summit Set for November 9th

Lincoln, Neb. — The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will hold its annual Nebraska Beef Summit on November 9 near Mead, Neb.

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Nebraska Extension Provides New Cover Crop Grazing Conference Nov. 7

Nebraska Extension Provides New Cover Crop Grazing Conference Nov. 7

Nebraska beef producers and corn growers can enhance their operations by attending the 2023 Cover Crop Grazing Conference. Scheduled for November 7, the conference will take place at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead.

 

The conference kicks off with registration, refreshments and a trade show at the August N. Christenson Building at 8:30 a.m.  Educational programs are from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and include a producer panel session and live field demonstrations. 

 

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Drought-stressed Corn: A Feed Opportunity

Drought-stressed Corn: A Feed Opportunity

Some areas of Nebraska are experiencing drought and lack of water for irrigation. Depending on the field situation and the availability of silage cutters and transportation logistics, harvesting corn and taking the crop insurance may be the most viable option, especially when most plants have at least partial ears. The following resource may be helpful when considering corn for grain or silage.

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Southeast NE Alfalfa & Wheat Expo

Southeast NE Alfalfa & Wheat Expo

Location: Tuxedo Park (West 13th St. & Tuxedo Rd. Crete, NE 68333) at the Exhibition Building

GPS Location: 40.629493, -96.973899

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Schedule and Topics for Thursday, August 24, 2023:

Morning program (wheat):

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