Trainings provided for beef producers

Beef producers in north-central Nebraska have an opportunity to get both their private pesticide certification and Beef Quality Assurance certification in January 2025.

These are the only private pesticide trainings in the state that focuses on the information beef producers need. Anyone can attend the training, which can be strictly informational, or used for pesticide certification or recertification, or Beef Quality Assurance certification or continuing education hours.

"In one day, beef producers can complete the certification process to purchase restricted use pesticides, combined with a BQA training," Bethany Johnston, livestock systems educator with Nebraska Extension, said. "Everything is up-to-date for both your pesticide training and BQA in one day."

Beside the private pesticide training, beef topics covered will include: feeding in a drought and alternatives when grass is short, wildfire readiness for the ranch, and fly control options for cattle.

Trainings are scheduled for: Jan. 23 at the Stuart Auditorium from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Jan. 30 at Uncle Buck's Lodge in Brewster from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration is appreciated for lunch count and materials, but walk-ins are welcome. Cost is $60 for pesticide certification.

To register, go to go.unl.edu/2025beefwpest or call the local extension office. Call 402-376-1850 for Valentine. Call 402-336-2760 for Stuart. Call 308-645-2267 for Brewster.

More information about pesticide applicator training is available at pested.unl.edu/certification-and-training.