The Nebraska Extension will host 17 Beef Profitability Workshops to help beef producers evaluate their operations and make them more profitable through the latest research information. Extension educators will present topics such as composting livestock mortality carcasses, mineral nutrition, grass production, cover crop production, hay storage and hay waste, fencing and watering options on crop residue, Nebraska Fence Laws and others. These workshops have been held across Nebraska for the pasts fifteen years. The cost is $15 but may vary from location depending on local sponsorship. Please register three days before the location you plan on to attending to the local Extension Office.
2018 locations sites are as follows (no meals unless otherwise stated):
Jan. 16—Cedar County Extension Office, 1 p.m. in Hartington, Nebraska, contact Jackie Steffen at 402-254-6821;
Jan. 17—Knox County Extension office, 1 p.m. at Center, Nebraska, contact Ruth Vonderohe (with private pesticide class) at 402-288-5611;
Jan. 18—Pierce County Extension Office, 1 p.m. at Pierce, Nebraska, contact Ann Fenton at 402-329-4821;
Jan. 30—Loup County Fair Grounds, 1 p.m. at Taylor, Nebraska, contact Steve Niemeyer at 308-346-4200;
Feb. 6—Wheeler County, 6:30 p.m. at Ericson Methodist Church, contact Steve Niemeyer at 308-346-4200;
Feb. 8—Fillmore County, 1 p.m. at Fairgrounds Ag Hall in Geneva, Nebraska. Contact Brad Schick at 402-746-3417;
Feb. 15—Boyd County Extension Office, 1:30 p.m. at Butte, Nebraska, contact Amy Timmerman (along with private pesticide training) at 402-336-2760;
Feb. 20—Holt County Extension Office, 6:30 p.m. at O’Neill, Nebraska, contact Amy Timmerman (along with private pesticide training) at 402-336-2760;
Feb. 22—Antelope County Extension Office, 1 p.m. at Neligh, Nebraska, contact Bradly Averill at 402-887-5414;
Feb. 26—Saunders County Extension Office, 1 p.m. at ENRE Mead, Nebraska, contact Kristen Ulmer at 402-624-8030;
Feb. 27—Johnson County, 1 p.m. at Nemaha Natural Resource District room. Contact Jessica Jones at 402-335-3669;
Feb. 28—Saline County, 1 p.m. at Lutheran Church in Wilber, Nebraska, contact Randy Pryor at 402-821-2151;
March 6—BKR, 1:30 p.m. at Methodist Church in Bassett, Nebraska, contact BKR office at 402-387-2213 (along with Pesticide Training);
March 13—Wayne County, 1 p.m. at Wayne Fire Hall in Wayne, Nebraska, contact Larry Howard at 402-372-6006;
March 14—Colfax County, 1 p.m. at Colfax County Fairgrounds, Leigh, Nebraska, contact Larry Howard at 402-372-6006;
March 15—Washington County Extension Office, 1 p.m. at Blair, Nebraska, contact Larry Howard at 402-372-6006; and
Boone-Nance—To be announced.
