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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
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Cooler today with rain for most and a rain/snow mix for the far northwest Sandhills/Panhandle (north of Hwy 2 & west of Hyannis-Nenzel)! Snow possible late AM/early PM; no accumulation expected. Highs 30s-50s with gusts to 25 mph. 🌧️❄️ #NEwx
A two-panel forecast graphic titled "Cooler Monday with Rain for Most/Snow for Some" created by NWS North Platte on Monday, October 26, 2026. The left panel, "Potential for Snow (late AM/early PM)," shows a dividing line running west of Mullen and Valentine, indicating snow potential confined north of Highway 2 and west of a Hyannis to Nenzel line. Ellsworth shows a 14% chance (low potential) and Gordon shows a 47% chance (medium potential), with 0% snow potential across the rest of the region. Callout text notes that accumulations are not expected, though brief reductions in visibility are possible. The right panel, "Monday's Afternoon Highs," shows widespread rain chances (over 90%) across the coverage area, transitioning to a rain/snow mix icon near Gordon and Ellsworth. High temperatures range from 39°F in Gordon to 54°F in Curtis. Winds shift north to northeast at 10-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

ALT A two-panel forecast graphic titled "Cooler Monday with Rain for Most/Snow for Some" created by NWS North Platte on Monday, October 26, 2026. The left panel, "Potential for Snow (late AM/early PM)," shows a dividing line running west of Mullen and Valentine, indicating snow potential confined north of Highway 2 and west of a Hyannis to Nenzel line. Ellsworth shows a 14% chance (low potential) and Gordon shows a 47% chance (medium potential), with 0% snow potential across the rest of the region. Callout text notes that accumulations are not expected, though brief reductions in visibility are possible. The right panel, "Monday's Afternoon Highs," shows widespread rain chances (over 90%) across the coverage area, transitioning to a rain/snow mix icon near Gordon and Ellsworth. High temperatures range from 39°F in Gordon to 54°F in Curtis. Winds shift north to northeast at 10-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
UNL Center for Ag Profitability@UNL_CAPOct 23
One of the first steps to creating a succession plan is business planning. Knowing where your operation is right now and what it can take on in the future is an important step. Listen to the full podcast below. cap.unl.edu/succession/build…
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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
UNL Center for Ag Profitability@UNL_CAPOct 21
Nebraska Extension will be hosting "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow," a webinar series to help cattle producers evaluate feed options and make informed nutrition decisions. Learn more below. ianrnews.unl.edu/article/neb…
Cattle grazing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9th, 12th, 16th, and 19th |. 7:30-8:45 pm CT." is written at the top. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Cattle grazing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow November 9th, 12th, 16th, and 19th |. 7:30-8:45 pm CT." is written at the top. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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If calves are walking the fence and bawling, they're not spending that time eating. Reducing weaning stress can pay off with better health and performance. Fenceline weaning is one option that's worked well for many producers.  Source: extensionpubs.unl.edu/public…
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Seen frost yet? Most of us in the area should see it by the end of week. If you are grazing annuals… -Wait 5-7 d after frost before grazing sorghum-family annuals -Watch regrowth. New shoots can be the highest risk for prussic acid beef.unl.edu/managing-annual…
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Weaning is stressful enough without changing everything at once. Calves often transition better when feed, water sources, and handling routines are familiar before separation. A little planning now can cause fewer headaches later. Source: extensionpubs.unl.edu/public…
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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
@NWSNorthPlatteOct 12
A cooler week is expected with some rain chances towards mid-week. By the end of the week there is even a potential for some morning frost across much of the region. #newx
A National Weather Service weather forecast graphic titled "The Week Ahead" for North Platte, Nebraska, issued on October 12, 2026. Daytime Forecast (Highs):Monday: Sunny; Highs 68° to 78° (North), 79° to 89° (South). Tuesday: Partly cloudy; Highs 54° to 62° (North), 63° to 72° (South). Wednesday: Rain showers; Highs 53° to 63°. Thursday: Rain showers; Highs 56° to 64°. Friday: Sunny with morning frost; Highs 54° to 60°. Nighttime Forecast (Lows):Monday Night: Clear sky; Lows 36° to 48°. Tuesday Night: Rain showers; Lows 34° to 45°. Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms; Lows 35° to 45°. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy; Lows 28° to 39°.

ALT A National Weather Service weather forecast graphic titled "The Week Ahead" for North Platte, Nebraska, issued on October 12, 2026. Daytime Forecast (Highs):Monday: Sunny; Highs 68° to 78° (North), 79° to 89° (South). Tuesday: Partly cloudy; Highs 54° to 62° (North), 63° to 72° (South). Wednesday: Rain showers; Highs 53° to 63°. Thursday: Rain showers; Highs 56° to 64°. Friday: Sunny with morning frost; Highs 54° to 60°. Nighttime Forecast (Lows):Monday Night: Clear sky; Lows 36° to 48°. Tuesday Night: Rain showers; Lows 34° to 45°. Wednesday Night: Rain and thunderstorms; Lows 35° to 45°. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy; Lows 28° to 39°.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
UNL Center for Ag Profitability@UNL_CAPOct 11
For many farm and ranch families the ultimate goal is to bring children or grandchildren into the operation. Successfully doing this may need some creativity. The article below expands on gifting strategies by combining gifts with a lease agreement. cap.unl.edu/news/ideas-estat…
Old farmers lean up against truck and talk to younger farmer. The words "Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning GIft Leaseback" are written at the bottom.

ALT Old farmers lean up against truck and talk to younger farmer. The words "Ideas for Estate and Transition Planning GIft Leaseback" are written at the bottom.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
UNL Center for Ag Profitability@UNL_CAPOct 9
With drought conditions affecting forage availability and high hay prices increasing winter feed costs, Nebraska Extension will offer "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow". A webinar series to help cattle producers evaluate feed options. Learn more below. ianrnews.unl.edu/article/neb…
Cows standing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow" is written at the top. "Nebraska Extension Webianr Series" is written at the bottom. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

ALT Cows standing in pasture. "Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow" is written at the top. "Nebraska Extension Webianr Series" is written at the bottom. The CAP logo is in the bottom right corner.

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A little prep before weaning can make a big difference afterward. Calves that already know where the bunk is and what supplement tastes like tend to adapt more easily once they're on their own. Source: extensionpubs.unl.edu/public…
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Got a ranch idea worth testing? N. Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grants provide up to $15K for individual producers or $30K for producer teams to conduct on-ranch research and demos. Great for grazing, drought, soil, water, & profitability projects. northcentral.sare.org/Grants… #beef
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2 options for Central Sandhills Area ranchers next Wed, Oct 14 -Cedar Tree Control Workshop, 1:30-4 pm CT, Halsey Community Bldg, walk-ins welcome, see pic for additional times/locations -Range recovery after wildfire, Oshkosh, 4 pm MT, RSVP plz, info at ianrnews.unl.edu/article/ran…
Cedar Workshop flyer Oct 14 in Halsey 1:30-4 CT

ALT Cedar Workshop flyer Oct 14 in Halsey 1:30-4 CT

aerial photo of rangeland recovered from wildfire

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
@NWSNorthPlatteOct 6
Expect another very warm day today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Cooler temperatures arrive Wednesday and Thursday before warming back into the 80s for much of the area Friday and Saturday. Mostly dry conditions are expected. #NEwx
Five-day forecast for western and north-central Nebraska from Tuesday through Saturday. Highs today reach the mid to upper 80s, followed by cooler temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday highs range from around 70 to 80 degrees. Temperatures warm again Friday and Saturday, with highs reaching the upper 70s to upper 80s. Dry conditions are expected throughout the period.

ALT Five-day forecast for western and north-central Nebraska from Tuesday through Saturday. Highs today reach the mid to upper 80s, followed by cooler temperatures Wednesday and Thursday. Thursday highs range from around 70 to 80 degrees. Temperatures warm again Friday and Saturday, with highs reaching the upper 70s to upper 80s. Dry conditions are expected throughout the period.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
UNL Center for Ag Profitability@UNL_CAPOct 4
Setting expectations early in the Nebraska Land Link Program helps build trust between the landowner and land seeker, leading to a better working relationship throughout the process. Learn more establishing expectations through the article below. cap.unl.edu/news/setting-exp…
Lady looking out the window of truck. The words "Setting Expectations for Land Link Relationships" are on the right side.

ALT Lady looking out the window of truck. The words "Setting Expectations for Land Link Relationships" are on the right side.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
@NWSNorthPlatteOct 3
Expect dry conditions and above normal temperatures over the next several days. It will be breezy today and Monday with wind gusts up to 35 MPH possible. #newx
Graphic depicting forecast highs and weather conditions for select cities across western and north central Nebraska for Saturday October 3rd through Wednesday October 7th.

ALT Graphic depicting forecast highs and weather conditions for select cities across western and north central Nebraska for Saturday October 3rd through Wednesday October 7th.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
@NWSNorthPlatteOct 1
The latest monthly outlook for October was just released yesterday, and it’s calling for temperatures to lean above average for the month, while precipitation is expected to lean below average. #newx
Monthly outlook for October.

ALT Monthly outlook for October.

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Rain may have given some of us hope for prolonged grazing/more hay to put up/purchase winter hay later. OR on the flip side some of us already have enough hay lined up until green-up 2027. Review things to consider when planning your hay needs: beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/…
Bar graph depicting Nebraska Hay Production in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and forecast hay production in 2026.

ALT Bar graph depicting Nebraska Hay Production in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and forecast hay production in 2026.

Hay bales in meadow at UNL Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory.

ALT Hay bales in meadow at UNL Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory.

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Ever wonder how your cost of production compares? The Nebraska Cattle Budgets are a great starting point for evaluating costs, profitability, and management decisions on your ranch. I recommend using the Northern Panhandle budget for our area: cap.unl.edu/cattlebudgets/no…
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Register by Oct. 1 for Nebraska Extension’s Knowing, Growing and Grazing Grass 6-part webinar series. Get practical insights on plant ID, grazing plans, stocking rates, and drought risk management. Cost for series and materials is $100. More at beef.unl.edu/news/range-and-…
Cows grazing pasture.

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Central Sandhills Beef Educator retweeted
NWS North Platte
@NWSNorthPlatteSep 27
Rain chances return Mon. afternoon through at least Tuesday across all of western and north central Neb. Rain chances could increase Wed. in later forecasts. This will be dependent on where the upper low pressure system (containing the remnants of Hurricane Polo) tracks. #newx
A graphic showing that rain chances will be on the increase this week across western and north central Nebraska.

ALT A graphic showing that rain chances will be on the increase this week across western and north central Nebraska.

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