Governor Sign Anti Lab Meat Bill

Governor Sign Anti Lab Meat Bill

Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen signed LB246, banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the Governor’s behalf by Senator Barry DeKay. Putting this ban into law builds on the Governor’s effort...
RCALF USA Annual Meeting in June in Deadwood

RCALF USA Annual Meeting in June in Deadwood

 R-CALF USA is set to host its 2025 National Convention and Trade Show, themed “All In,” from June 17-19, 2025, at The Lodge at Deadwood.   The convention is expected to draw hundreds of cattle producers, industry leaders, journalists and policy experts from across...
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...