By Ben Beckman
Nebraska Extension and Northeast Community College will host the 2026 Northeast Nebraska Beef Update and Tradeshow on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Norfolk. The event offers cattle producers an opportunity to learn about current beef production issues, emerging technologies and management strategies for the coming year.
The program will be held at the Chuck M. Pohlman Agriculture Complex, 2301 E. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk. An optional hands-on session will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by the main program from 5 to 9 p.m.
The program will bring together industry representatives, university experts and local producers to discuss practical approaches to improving cattle management, productivity and profitability.
An optional practical session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. will feature a Bud Box cattle-handling demonstration, biometric ear tags and applications for data collection and management in beef operations.
The evening program will begin at 5 p.m. with an update from Nebraska Cattlemen, followed by presentations on beef cow reproductive traits and their importance in herd selection, as well as winter cow feeding and backgrounding strategies.
Following supper and an opportunity to visit with tradeshow exhibitors, the program will shift to pasture and herd management concerns. Topics will include a review of 2026 pasture conditions and an outlook for 2027, along with the current status of New World screwworm and key considerations for cattle producers.
The evening will conclude with a producer panel discussing the use of technology in the cow herd. Panelists will share practical experiences and perspectives on adopting new tools and technologies in their operations.
Source : unl.edu