Drought Prepardedness Webinar at Thedford

Drought Prepardedness Webinar at Thedford

Ongoing drought conditions could require delayed turnout on pasture, reduced stocking rates, or alternative sources of feed for cattle this summer. The Nebraska Extension will host a webinar program to provide producers with information on options for managing and...
Sustainable Beef Now Open

Sustainable Beef Now Open

The Sustainable Beef Packing Plant in North Platte is officially open, with an annual revenue projection of $1.2 billion and plans to process 1,500 head of cattle per day when fully operational.   In 2022, the rancher-led meat processing plant partnered with Walmart...
Cherry County Ag Society Emergency Meeting April 7th, 7PM.

Improvements in Drought Conditions

The National Weather Service in North Platte says that drought conditions have improved some over the northern Sandhills in the past month. Most of Cherry County is in either a D1 or D2 drought, which is classified as moderate to severe drought. Parts of the northern...