A Nebraska producer lost roughly 200 head—about half their herd—in the Cottonwood Fire, underscoring the devastating toll wildfires are taking on sheep and goat operations.
An upcoming event hosted by the Sandhills Task Force and the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition will focus on ranch resilience after wildfire, covering topics related to recovery, management strategies, and planning for the future after a fire event.
Livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) are an important tool many sheep and goat producers use to protect their animals from predators. When properly trained and managed, these dogs can live with the flock or herd and provide around-the-clock protection. Click here... Continue Reading →
Courtney Heller and Jessica Spreitzer from the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) will discuss current and emerging trade opportunities for sheep and goat producers
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the record-breaking wildfires across Nebraska in recent days. The loss, uncertainty, and stress these events bring to families, livestock, and communities is difficult to put into words.
Jacob and his family raise 160 commercial ewes near Ceresco Nebraska.
In case you haven't heard, the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA) national show is in Grand Island, Nebraska in 2026. The dates are May 28th through June 6th. We're excited to welcome such a large gathering of show stock right... Continue Reading →
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