Unlock Your Cattle Operation's Potential with the Midwest FEEDS Practicum

By Mary Drewnoski, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist, Connor Biehler, Nebraska Extension Educator

Learn practical, research-based strategies to improve your operation's efficiency and profitability while leveraging the Midwest's unique advantages in forage and grazing resources. Photo by Troy Walz | Nebraska Extension

Join the Midwest FEEDS (Forage, Education, and Efficiency in Diversified Systems) Practicum-a hands-on, multi-session educational program tailored for cattle producers. Learn practical, research-based strategies to improve your operation's efficiency and profitability while leveraging the Midwest's unique advantages in forage and grazing resources.

Program Highlights

• Interactive Learning: Hands-on training paired with expert-led discussions across five sessions spanning the production season.

• Exclusive Networking: Connect with peers and industry leaders in a collaborative environment.

• Practical Resources: Access decision-support tools, NRC software, and UNL publications to enhance your management strategies.

Skills You'll Gain

• Develop nutrition plans using advanced tools and software.

Create tailored grazing and forage strategies.

• Master breeding, calving, and weaning best practices.

• Evaluate cattle performance and refine management systems.

Program Details

Dates:

1. February 27–28, 2025: Health, Nutrition, and Systems Thinking

2. April 24–25, 2025: Forage Systems and Breeding

3. June 19–20, 2025: Facilities and Pasture Management

4. September 4–5, 2025: Weaning, Culling, and Winter Feeding

5. December 4–5, 2025: Stalk Grazing and Preparing for Calving

Location:

Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center,  1071 County Road G

Ithaca, NE 68033

Cost: $750 per individual; $1,300 for two; $500 for each additional participant.

Sign Up Today

Elevate your expertise and position your operation for success. Enroll in the Midwest FEEDS Practicum at https://go.unl.edu/midwestfeedsreg or contact Connor Biehler at [email protected] or 402-624-8030.