Cattleman’s Day and Trade Show

You are cordially invited to attend the South Central Nebraska Cattleman’s Day and Trade Show. The program is developed to serve cow/calf producers. The present economic situation requires cattlemen to be on top of the latest research and technology to keep their operations profitable. This conference should help you find ways to reduce cost while helping to improve your overall profitability. The program will also feature booths or displays by agribusiness organizations. We look forward to your attendance on Monday, January 25 at the Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden. The program will feature University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Educators and Specialists. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the program will conclude at approximately 3:30 p.m. Speakers will present the following topics as time allows:

• The Future of Food Safety: How it Affects Cattle Producers – Drew Gaffney, Nebraska Cattlemen.
• Calving Date Economics – Brian Strauch, UNL Extension Educator.
• How Size Affects Heifer Development – Randy Saner, UNL Extension Educator.
• Benefits of and Tips to Achieve a Short Calving Season – Rick Funston, UNL Extension Beef Specialist.
• Annual Forage Options – Jerry Volesky, UNL Extension Range Specialist.
• The Value of Corn Stalks vs. Range – Aaron Stalker, UNL Extension Beef Specialist.
• Ranch Profitability: What are the choices? – Doug Anderson, UNL Extension Educator.
• Mandatory COOL, Source and Age Verification – Noel Mues, UNL Extension Educator.
• Utilizing Genomic Information in Sire Selection – Randy Saner, UNL Extension Educator.

Coffee, rolls, lunch and handouts will be provided, courtesy of the sponsors. For purposes of a meal count, please pre-register by calling the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Office in Kearney County 308-832-0645 or email rherrick1@unl.edu Sponsors include: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Nebraska Cattlemen and Agribusiness Organizations. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.