Beef Update
April 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!
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/.
Erin Laborie
Livestock Systems Educator


