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More Control, Less Effort: Cattle Technology Field Day Set for June 27 at ENREEC

More Control, Less Effort: Cattle Technology Field Day Set for June 27 at ENREEC 

Producers looking to improve grazing efficiency and reduce labor demands are invited to attend the Technology in Action: Improving Pasture and Cattle Management field day, hosted at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Nebraska on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM CT. 

This free, full-day event features hands-on demonstrations and in-depth discussions focused on technologies that help producers get more from their pasture and streamline cattle management. Topics include virtual fencing, remote water monitoring, and tools for estimating forage mass in cereal rye using a smartphone.

Source : unl.edu

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