UNL Beef

08/31/2026

The Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund will close for donations and relief applications on Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026. 100% of the donations will be distributed to impacted producers and membership in NC is not required for applicants to receive relief. Learn more ⏬

As many are recovering from the worst wildfire disaster in Nebraska’s history, it is awe inspiring to witness the ways people from the across the state, country, and the globe are banding together and showing their support for producers in the Beef State.

08/28/2026

Drought, frost, and other stress conditions can increase nitrate and prussic acid levels in many summer annual forages. Stop by our booth at Husker Harvest Days to visit with our livestock team about managing risk and grab quick nitrate and prussic acid testing kits.

08/26/2026

Nebraska Extension has developed a distillers grains directory for beef producers across Nebraska and the surrounding region. Connect with suppliers of distillers grains and explore available products: https://beef.unl.edu/nebraska-distillers-grains-resource-directory/

08/21/2026

Looking for an easier way to evaluate mineral programs? The new Beef Mineral and Vitamin Calculator allows users to compare commercial mineral products and build custom mineral formulations to meet herd needs.

Check it out: https://beef.unl.edu/producer-resources/beef-producer-toolbox/mineral-vitamin-tools/

08/19/2026

Whether you're buying or selling hay, pasture, or forage, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's Hay and Forage Hotline can help connect buyers with sellers of forage resources. Learn more at https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/hay.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Veterinary toxicologists in the region are again seeing cases of cattle deaths associated with water hauled in tanks or equipment previously used for fertilizer. Don't do it.

Veterinary toxicologists in the region are again seeing cases of cattle deaths associated with water hauled in tanks or equipment previously used for fertilizer.Recent cases submitted to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory have included substantial death losses. This is not a....

08/17/2026

2026 has tested Nebraska ranchers in some pretty tough ways. Drought, wildfires and uncertainty have forced producers to make difficult decisions, adapt quickly and find new ways to keep their operations moving forward.

Join us at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House on August 19 for a producer panel:

Ranching in 2026: Improvise, Adapt & Overcome

Hear from producers who have faced the challenges of this year head-on. They’ll share their experiences, the decisions they’ve made and the lessons learned from navigating drought, wildfire and the uncertainties that come with ranching in a challenging year.

August 19 | Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory

👉 Register today: https://go.unl.edu/gsl2026

08/15/2026

What’s the Weather Outlook?

After a year of drought, wildfires and challenging weather conditions, what can producers expect as we look ahead?

Join Eric Hunt at the 2026 Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House on August 19 for a look at the weather outlook and what current trends may mean for Nebraska agriculture and ranching.

Weather can have a major impact on grazing, forage production, cattle management and every decision made on the ranch. Come hear the latest outlook and gain perspective on what may be ahead.

August 19 | Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory

👉 Register today: https://go.unl.edu/gsl2026