The past ten years has seen many challenges for Beef Producers.
Fertilizer prices soared to levels never seen before, which caused changes in how we manage our forages.

Beef producers saw the worst drought in their career. The historic drought of 2011 caused many producers to liquidate cow herds and rethink the way they managed their cattle herds.

Following the drought there were historic low cattle numbers which in turn allowed producers to see record high prices for a time.

They quickly rebuilt numbers which drove prices back down. The export market and high consumer de-mand for red meat has helped stabilize prices.

Beef producers need both to help negate the current cattle numbers.

There are other possible negative factors on the horizon as well: threat of tariffs on red meat, looming drought conditions, growing cow numbers, high hay prices.

With all these factors in mind the 2018 version of “Managing the Beef Herd” will focus on managing for profitability. A topnotch group of Extension Specialist has been put together to present cost saving ideas for Beef Producers.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018
Location: Camp Cooley Ranch Sale Pavilion
Franklin, Texas

Please call to pre-Register at 979-828-4270.

Two CEU’s will be given for private applicators needing hours. (2 General) pay $25.00 registration fee at the door (check or cash).

Registration and booth visitation will be from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. Official welcome begins at 9:00 a.m., followed by three workshops. Lunch will be served at 12:10 p.m., followed by the last workshop before adjourning at 2:30 p.m.

Presenters include:

–Dr. Jason Johnson – Associate Professor & Extension Economist will discuss how to design a budget to fit your ranching operation. He will also discuss several changes in the tax law for 2018.

–Dr. Vanessa Corriher-Olson – Associate Professor and Extension Forage Specialist will discuss management strategies to use your fertilizer, weed control and hay dollars wisely.

–Dr. Joe Pascal – Associate Professor & Extension Beef Cattle Specialist will discuss management decisions that affect your bottom dollar on a beef cattle ranch. As well as using available beef cattle genetics to positively influence your revenue on the ranch.

–Dr. Jason Cleere – Associate Professor & Exten-sion Beef Cattle Specialist will discuss beef cattle nutrition management strategies and cost saving strategies.

There will be twenty plus Ag Industry booths set up for the day’s activities. The booth participants will also supply door prizes that will be given away at the conclusion of the program.

Contest – Test your Beef Cattle and Forage Knowledge. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the day to the highest scores.