Nebraska Grassland Systems

Dr. David Wedin recently received the 2025 Extended Service Faculty Award in the School of Natural Resources, capping 27 years of work there and three in the Center for Grassland Studies.

The director of the Center for Grassland Studies, Wedin is also a professor in the School of Natural Resources and a courtesy professor in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture and in the School of Biological Sciences. He has taught and done research in ecology, conservation, forestry and grasslands. He has also managed about 900 acres of university land.

"It's just amazing to see them mature and become professionals," he said. "So, that's the reward, more than the scientific papers. The scientific papers don't have that much legacy sometimes. They get forgotten."

Thank you and congratulations Dave!

Good news for students interested in range and forage management! The 26th annual Nebraska Grazing Conference is coming up in Kearney on August 4th and 5th. The event features expert sessions on regenerative grazing, virtual fencing, and ranch economics.

Best of all, student registrations are waived completely if you sign up online before July 31, 2026.

If you are one of the first 5 students to register, you will also receive a free event t-shirt. You can find the full schedule and secure your free spot at Nebraska Grazing Conference Registration: https://grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference-registration/

Welcome Clara Freese!

Getting ready for the Nebraska Grazing Conference trade show? 🚜 Make sure to stop by and visit our incredible sponsor, J.G. Elliott Insurance Center! Learn more about their agricultural services at: https://jgelliott.com/ Thank you for investing in the future of Nebraska's grasslands! UNL Range & Forage UNL Range Management Club UNL Beef UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability Nebraska Animal Science University of Nebraska-NCTA Nebraska Native Plant Society University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska Agronomy and Horticulture
Register for the conference here: https://grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference-registration/

Congrats on 31 years Jerry!!!!

Jerry Volesky has dedicated 31 years to his career as a Nebraska Extension Range and Forage Specialist. 🎉

In a recent UNL BeefWatch podcast, Volesky reflected on what he has learned during his career and what he sees as key management thought processes and practices related to range, pasture, and annual forages. Listen ›› https://buff.ly/wPOewBt 🎧️

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A huge thank you to WWF for supporting and becoming a sponsor for the 26th Annual Nebraska Grazing Conference! 🌾 Your partnership makes it possible to bring ranchers, land managers, and researchers together at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. Check out their amazing work in agricultural innovation here: https://www.worldwildlife.org/

To Sponsor please go to: https://grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference-registration/

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Interested in virtual fencing? A new multi-state project will provide financial assistance for producers interested in adopting virtual fencing technology. Complete the interest form for updates and enrollment information: https://beef.unl.edu/nebraska-producers-interested-virtual-fencing-new-cost-share-opportunity-coming-soon/

Huge thanks to Halter for supporting and becoming a sponsor for the 26th Nebraska Grazing Conference! 🐮 Your partnership makes this possible. Check out their amazing work here: https://www.halterhq.com/
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Register for the Nebraska Grazing Conference here: https://grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference.../

Register for the 26th Annual Nebraska Grazing Conference: https://grassland.unl.edu/nebraska-grazing-conference-registration/