Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory - UNL

09/04/2026

The 2026 edition of the GSL Researcher is here! 🗞️

Find the latest ranch and pasture updates, research results, and a glimpse into ongoing projects right in the heart of the Sandhills at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory - UNL! ›› https://buff.ly/dsIeF0z 📲

08/18/2026

We are excited to have you all join us tomorrow for the GSL Open House! Just a note that GPS may direct you to turn at Emerson Equipment, east of Whitman. Please do not take that route and the recent rains have made the road impassable. Please make sure you take the route through Whitman. Looking forward to a great day!

08/17/2026

How can we measure—and improve—the environmental impact of grazing cattle?

Join Dr. Galen Erickson at the 2026 Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House on August 19 for an update on the ADAPT Project.

ADAPT—Advancing Development of Assessments, Practices and Tools to Produce Climate Smart Beef in Grazing Systems—is bringing together an interdisciplinary team to develop practical technologies for measuring greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in grazing systems.

Learn how this research could help producers better understand the environmental impacts of grazing cattle.

August 19 | Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory

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

08/16/2026

Beef Quality Assurance on Your Ranch

Interactive session hosted by Lindsay Waechter-Mead

Beef Quality Assurance isn’t just a certification—it’s a commitment to animal care, consumer confidence, and a stronger beef industry. Join Lindsay Waechter-Mead to learn practical BQA practices you can implement on your ranch.

Join us August 19 at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House!

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

08/15/2026

Effect of Weaning Date on Cow and Calf Performance in a May-Calving Herd

Research update presented by Rick Funston

Dr. Rick Funston will present research examining how weaning date influences both cow and calf performance in May-calving systems.

📅 Join us August 19 at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House!

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest research, connect with Nebraska Extension specialists, and gain practical information you can apply to your operation.

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

08/15/2026

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

08/14/2026

Effects of Providing Supplementation to Mineral-Naïve Cows

Research update presented by Mary Drewnoski

How do cows respond when introduced to mineral supplementation? Dr. Mary Drewnoski will share new research that provides insights for improving herd nutrition and performance.

Join us August 19 at the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House!

Help us get an accurate count for the free meal by registering today: https://go.unl.edu/gsl2026

08/14/2026

Cattle Market Update with Jay Parsons 🐂📈

What’s happening in the cattle market—and what could be ahead?

Join Jay Parsons at the 2026 Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House on August 19 for an insightful cattle market update. Jay will break down current market conditions, trends and factors affecting the beef industry, providing valuable perspective for cattle producers as they make decisions for the months ahead.

August 19 | Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the latest market outlook and connect with fellow producers and Nebraska Extension experts.

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

08/13/2026

Register today for the GSL Open House on August 19!

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