Nebraska Extension is hosting educational sessions for farmers and ranchers affected by recent wildfires and drought.
“Managing Grass, Cattle & Crops” sessions will be held June 2nd in both Arapahoe and Orleans.
The first session will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Commons Area at the Arapahoe High School (610 Walnut St., Arapahoe, NE). Then, the second session will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the Harlan County Fair Grounds (4-H / Community Building, Orleans, NE).
Potential discussion topics will include: range and pasture management following drought and wildfires; cover crops selection; bull & cow health monitoring; cropping rotation systems; fencing alternatives; culling herd management and financial decisions relating to crops and livestock.
Featured Nebraska Extension personnel on-hand include Jerry Volesky – Extension Range and Forages Specialist, Randy Saner – Extension Beef Systems Educator, Brent Plugge – Extension Beef Systems Educator, and Todd Whitney – Extension Cropping Systems Educator.
More information is available through local Nebraska Extension offices.