Workshop to Address the Spread of Cedar Trees and Control Options-
Monday January 19, 2026: 7 pm. - 9 pm. CT at West Central Research & Extension Center (402 W. State Farm Rd.)
- Cedar trees are rapidly spreading across Nebraska’s grasslands, threatening valuable forage for grazing animals and habitat for wildlife. In some areas, grass production has dropped by as much as 75% over the past three decades due to cedar tree encroachment. The best time to control your cedar trees is now! To help landowners and producers tackle this issue, a hands-on workshop will be held
- Gain insight from real-life examples of various cedar control projects, including before/after photos, cost of the projects, cost-share options, and how producers are maintaining cedar-free pastures to maximize grass. Understanding how cedar trees spread and grow will help producers decide the best control options to use. Learn how to keep your prescribed burn contained to the unit- as slope, tree height, piles, weather, crew/equipment can be mitigated to ensure a safe and controlled burn. Learn about Prescribed Burn Associations, or groups of producers who work together on each other’s prescribed burns.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registrations are appreciated. Call the Extension Office at (308) 532-2683 or email thoover6@unl.edu.
Lincoln County Cattlemen’s meeting-
January 21, 2026: Social @ 5:30 pm. with dinner @ 6 pm. and program starting at 6:30 pm.
Where: Lincoln County Fairgrounds- North Platte, NE
The program is sponsored by Zoetis. They are paying for the meal. Speakers will include:
- Flint Corliss with the Nebraska Farm Business Inc. He will talk about 2025 tax law changes, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act effects on agriculture.
- Rick Funston discussing using Lutalyse to synchronize your natural (bull) bred cows for a reduced calving season.
- Jess Hendricks, Zoetis Veterinarian, when should I give vaccinations before synchronizing my cows.