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Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 29, 2021 — Nebraska Extension will host a risk management workshop for cattle producers from 5 to 8:30 p.m. mountain time Nov. 17 at the Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, 306 Fir St., in Arthur. Cattle producers will learn strategies designed to reduce risk exposure to achieve a profitable outcome in uncertain times.
Current issues facing the cattle industry will be discussed to help producers to make more informed decisions facing the industry.
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Pesticide Information
January 26th, 9:00 AM at the Keith County Fairgrounds, Ogallala
February 8th, 9:00 AM at the Keith County Fairgrounds, Ogallala
Feb 8th, 1:15 PM at the Arthur Courthouse
Chemigation Training
February 8th 1:00 PM Keith County Fairgrounds, Ogallala
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