Hereford Feedout Program
Producers with Hereford genetics can participate in the Hereford Feedout Program, created by the American Hereford Association (AHA) and HRC Feed Yards.
Program Benefits
- Maximize your profit potential
- Collect valuable performance and carcass data
- Improve carcass EPD accuracy
- Expand market avenues
- Gain access to the U.S. Premium Beef® grid
- Market into the Certified Hereford Beef® brand
Program Guidelines
- Enrollment Deadline – Fall Calves: May 15, 2025
- Delivery to HRC Feedyards: TBD
- Full-pen groups (50+ hd.) can be arranged to be sent to HRC Feedyards at any time.
- Groups of 5 head minimum per producer
- Weaned minimum of 45 days (60 days preferred)
- 2 rounds of vaccinations (MLV) — link to specific recommended protocol below
- Weight criteria: 600 lb. and higher strongly advised
- Financing options available
Learn more at: Hereford Feedout Program
2025 Auctioneer Scholarship Open
Applications are open for the LMA Auctioneer School Scholarship. This one-time scholarship supports individuals ages 18 to 25 who plan to attend auction school and apply their training to strengthen the livestock marketing industry. Apply between May 9 and June 20, 2025, and take the next step in your auctioneering journey. Applicants must submit an essay demonstrating their knowledge of livestock marketing and be endorsed by an active LMA member.
Toxic Plants and Livestock Health Webinars
Livestock producers can learn how to recognize, prevent, and manage toxic plants in pastures and rangelands through a three-part Toxic Plants Webinar Series hosted by Nebraska Extension.
Specialists in range and forage management, veterinary toxicology, and plant science will share best practices and insights into plant toxins affecting livestock health. The webinar series is open to all and will be especially useful to cattle producers, pasture managers, and landowners.
Each session will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. CDT and will include time for audience questions. Registration is $30 per participant and includes a copy of EC-3037 Nebraska Plants Toxic to Livestock to be mailed to participants.
Session 1: Common Toxic Plants
June 11, 7:30-8:30 AM. CDT
This session will cover the identification of common toxic plants found in Nebraska pastures and rangelands, including range and forage species. Experts will discuss seasonal and environmental factors—such as drought or overgrazing—that increase the risk of poisoning. Presenters: Ben Beckman, Cheryl Dunn, and Ryan Benjamin.
Session 2: How Plant Toxins Affect Livestock Health
June 18, 7:30-8:30 AM CDT
Participants will learn about the different classes of plant toxins, how they affect livestock, and how to recognize the signs of poisoning. The session will also provide guidance on veterinary care and emergency response. Presenters: Ben Beckman and Lindsay Wachter-Mead.
Session 3: Prevention and Management
June 25, 7:30-8:30 AM. CDT
This session will focus on practical management strategies to reduce the risk of plant poisoning, including grazing management, stocking density, and the control or removal of toxic plants. Presenters: Ben Beckman, Jerry Volesky, Lindsay Wachter-Mead, and Ryan Benjamin.
To register for the webinar series or learn more, visit https://go.unl.edu/toxicplants
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