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Beef Update

April 2025

Beef UpdateApril 2025

Happy Spring!

In this Beef Update newsletter, you will find:

  • BQA/BQAT In-Person Trainings
  • Nebraska Land Values & Cash Rents

  • UNL Animal Science Bull Sale

  • Drought Preparation Program

  • Nebraska Ranch Practicum

  • Survey for Nebraska Producers, Ages 40 - 50 years old

2025 Beef Quality Assurance In-Person Trainings
Find an In-Person BQA/BQAT Certification Event Near You!
Updated Nebraska Land Values, Cash Rents Published in 2025 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report

Updated Nebraska Land Values, Cash Rents Published in 2025 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Report

Nebraska's agricultural land values declined by 2% over the past year, averaging $3,935 per acre as of Feb. 1, 2025, according to the preliminary report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2024-2025 Farm Real Estate Market Survey. This is the first decline in the non-inflation-adjusted market value of Nebraska agricultural land in six years and follows a record high of $4,015 per acre in 2024.

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Nebraska Extension Addressing Drought Prep for Cattle Producers April 15

Nebraska Extension Addressing Drought Prep for Cattle Producers April 15

On going drought conditions will require delayed turnout on pasture, reduced stocking rates or alternative sources of feed for cattle this summer. To provide producers with information on options for managing and mitigating the impacts of drought, Nebraska Extension will offer an evening webinar program, with the option to attend host site locations, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Mountain Time / 7:30 to 9:00 pm Central Time.

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Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2025 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.


The practicum will be held June 3 and 4, July 10, September 3 and 4, and November 6, 2025; and January 6 and 7, 2026. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants. To learn more or register, visit https://nebraskaranchpracticum.unl.edu/.

Wanted: Nebraska Producers Who are 40-50 Years Old

Wanted: Nebraska Producers Who are 40-50 Years Old

Do you know someone who has/had colon cancer?The University of Nebraska Medical Center is looking for Nebraska farmers and ranchers, ages 40 to 50 years old, to complete a survey. Because Nebraska has a high rate of colon cancer, more information is needed for this age group.The survey is short (10-25 minutes), and participants will receive a $20 gift card in the mail.

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Erin Laborie
Livestock Systems Educator
912 R Street, Beaver City, NE, USA

erin.laborie@unl.edu
308-268-3105

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