Nebraska Extension to Host Drought Outlook Webinar for Cattle Producers

Cattle grazing in pasture. A webinar in March will look at grazing conditions under expected drought this season. Photo by Maria Tibbets

Nebraska cattle producers facing ongoing drought conditions have an opportunity to learn more about the current weather outlook and potential impacts for the upcoming grazing season during a Nebraska Extension webinar on March 30.

Nebraska Extension will host “Drought Conditions and Weather Outlook,” a webinar featuring agricultural meteorologist Dr. Eric Hunt. The program will be held Tuesday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Time (7:30 to 9 p.m. Central Time).

Persistent dry conditions across parts of the region may require producers to delay turnout on pasture, reduce stocking rate, or identify alternative feed sources for cattle this summer. The webinar will provide producers with updates, information, and insight into weather patterns that could influence grazing conditions in the months ahead.

Hunt will discuss several topics important to producers, including

• Current soil moisture conditions and how they compare to historic averages

• Precipitation outlooks for April and May

• The projected shift from La Niña to El Niño conditions

• How evolving weather patterns may affect summer temperatures and moisture levels

The program will focus on delivering practical information producers can use in their management decisions, and time will be reserved for participant questions.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register and receive the Zoom connection information, contact Aaron Berger at aberger2@unl.edu.The program will be recorded and archived for later viewing

For more information or questions, contact Berger at 308-235-3122.