Nebraska Extension announces 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series

LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska Extension is inviting feedlot owners, managers, employees, and allied industry professionals to attend the 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series, set for Feb. 17–19 at three locations across western and central Nebraska. The series will feature research-based discussions on feedlot management, cattle health, nutrition, and market outlooks, offering practical information for participants to apply to their operations. Each roundtable will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a $20 attendance fee payable at the door. Lunch will be provided, and pre-registration is requested for meal planning. The events will take place on Feb. 17 at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport, Feb. 18 at the Bayer Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, and Feb. 19 at the Nielsen Community Center in West Point. Featured presentations include “Maximizing calf gain in the backgrounding phase” by Dr. Jim MacDonald, “Managing cattle health from feedlot arrival to finish” by Dr. Dan Thomson and Dr. Jacob Hagenmaier, “University of Nebraska–Lincoln research highlights” by Dr. Galen Erickson, “New World screwworm: What feedlots need to know” by Dr. Matt Hille, and “Beef cattle market outlook” by Dave Weaber from Terrain (Farm Credit).