Nebraska Extension will host a series of Beef Update meetings combined with private pesticide certification opportunities in Valentine, Stuart and Brewster this January. These meetings are designed for beef producers and agricultural professionals seeking timely research-based information, along with opportunities to earn required certifications.
In addition to beef management and pasture topics, private pesticide certification (initial and recertification) will be offered at all three locations. Initial beef quality assurance (BQA) certification will be available at the Brewster and Valentine meetings, with continuing education opportunities offered at all locations.
Valentine
Wednesday, Jan. 14 — Begins 10 a.m. at Mid-Plains Community College, Valentine
Program topics include:
- Herbicide Strategies for Eastern Red Cedar Management — Bethany Johnston
- The Value of Forbs and Plant Diversity in Pasture Management — Ryan Benjamin
- Beef Quality Assurance – Initial and Recertification — Lindsey Waechter-Mead
- Private Pesticide Certification — Amy Timmerman
- Grasshopper population assessment
- Asian longhorned tick
- New World screwworm
Stuart
Monday, Jan. 19 — Begins 10 a.m. in the auditorium at Stuart
Program topics include:
- Herbicide Strategies for Eastern Red Cedar Management — Bethany Johnston
- The Value of Forbs and Plant Diversity in Pasture Management — Ryan Benjamin
- Feed the Right Cows, Not the Feed Truck: Body Condition in the Nebraska Sandhills — T.L. Meyer
- Beef Quality Assurance — Continuing Education
- Private Pesticide Certification — Amy Timmerman
- Grasshopper population assessment
- Asian longhorned tick
- New World screwworm
Brewster
Friday, Jan. 23 — Begins 11 a.m. at Uncle Buck’s, Brewster
Program topics include:
- Beef Quality Assurance – Initial and Recertification — Lindsey Waechter-Mead
- New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorned Tick — David Boxler
- Private Pesticide Certification — Amy Timmerman
Registration and Costs
- Private Pesticide Certification (initial or recertification): $60
- Beef Quality Assurance: $20 per person or a flat fee of $100 for operations bringing five or more participants
Producers planning to attend BQA training are encouraged to pre-register online.
These meetings provide an opportunity for producers to stay current on critical beef production, pasture management and pest issues while meeting certification requirements. For more information, contact your local Nebraska Extension office or the Holt County Extension Office at 402-336-2760.
