List of Event Group
Range Beef Cow Symposium XX
Fort Collins is pleased to be hosting the Range Beef Cow Symposium XX. It is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and animal science departments of South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming and the University of Nebraska. The biennial symposium has a reputation of being an excellent educational program, offering practical production management information since the first symposium in Chadron, Neb., in 1969.
Beef Satellite Short Course 2008
Beefing Up the Bottom Line:
When a beef producer evaluates available feed resources, selects a herd sire, chooses an identification system, or uses herd records to improve the genetic potential of their cattle, their decisions influence the profitability of the outfit. And, whatever short- and long-term goals you have for your beef operation, we bet one of them is to improve your bottom line. Equip yourself with information that can help you make sound beef business decisions by attending this timely series. University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members address topics of current interest in a four part beef short course.
Export Opportunities for Beef Producers
The International Beef Marketing Opportunities DVD discusses what cattle producers need to do to qualify the beef they raise for foreign export. This program was produced by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, and the Nebraska Beef Council.
Darrell Mark, UNL extension livestock marketing specialist; Rick Rasby, UNL extension beef specialist; and Galen Erickson, UNL extension beef feedlot nutrition specialist, cover identification, record keeping and verification associated with Quality Systems Assessment (QSA) program and Process Verified Programs (PVPs).
Additionally, information is provided to help producers evaluate QSAs and PVPs from a production and marketing perspective. Finally, calculation of the marginal benefits and costs associated with participating in the export market and QSAs/PVPs is illustrated.
For more information visit: http://beef.unl.edu/international.shtml
International Beef Market Opportunities
Positioning Nebraska to Capture Niche International Beef Market Opportunities
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Nebraska Beef Council and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension partnered in late February to conduct the International Beef Market Opportunities Seminar, designed to inform Nebraska’s beef producers about the steps they must take to raise age- and source-verified livestock for overseas export, and the potential benefits to taking such steps.
International outreach efforts by NDA over the past year have shown that importers, restaurateurs, and other key food purchasers in specific markets are looking for a reliable provider of age- and source-verified beef in order to meet growing consumer demand. Beef production partners are interested in fulfilling this demand for age- and source-verified beef - from the importer, to the packer, to the feedlot, to the farmer/rancher. But education is needed - particularly education at the most important level of the production chain - the farmer/rancher.
By clicking on the links found here, farmers, ranchers, feedlot managers, and other interested parties can access the seminar in six manageable chapters.
Beef Satellite Short Course 2007
"Targeting 2007"
Curious about what’s ahead for the beef industry? Occasionally in the beef industry, changing circumstances create opportunities for producers to refocus their resources, re-think methods of operation, and sharpen their efficiencies. 2007 may be just such a time. University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty members address topics of current interest in a four part beef production short course. For more information contact Scott Brady, Extension Educator, at (308) 728-5071
Manage Feed Resources for Beef Herds in Dry Conditions
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will present discussions on feeding beef cows during dry conditions throughout the coming summer months. UNL animal science and agronomy staff will facilitate the program. The focus will be on making wise decisions about feed, grazing selection and management options. For more information contact your local county extension office or visit: http://beef.unl.edu
Range Beef Cow Symposium XIX
The Range Beef Cow Symposium XIX has a reputation of being an excellent educational program for commercial cow/calf producers, beef industry and extension personnel. It is held every other year with the location rotating among the cooperating states.
The symposium is sponsored by Cooperative Extension and departments of Animal Science at Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska and University of Wyoming.
Printed copies of the proceedings can be order can be ordered from: Dr. Ivan Rush, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska Panhandle Extension and Research Center, 4502 Avenue "I", Scottsbluff, NE 69361. In addition you can also download PDF summaries of Range Beef Cow Symposium speakers by clicking here.
DVD copies of the program can be ordered from Communications and Information Technology. Order form and more Info
Beef Satellite Short Course 2006
"Prescription for Profit"
Join local extension educators and University of Nebraska animal science faculty for current information on four uniquely different and timely topics for cow-calf producers. For more information on this 4 part satellite series or to reserve your seat contact your local county extension office or call Rick Rasby:(402) 472-6477
Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Sixth Annual Open House
Please join us at the University of Nebraska Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory’s 6th Annual Open House. Presentations will be given throughout the day on various aspects of cattle and natural resource management. Businesses, services and associations that support the beef cattle industry will be participating. Activities, demonstrations and commercial exhibits are planned so our guests can come and go as they please throughout the day.
2005 Nebraska Pork & Livestock Exposition
Learn about what the future holds for beef and swine pricing plus listen to what legal challenges are facing our livestock industry today.
Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
The excellent pregnancy rates possible with today’s synchronization systems and the increasing opportunities to get paid for specific known genetics make estrous synchronization and AI (artificial insemination) even more valuable tools than they have been in the past. This meeting is for anyone interested in beef cattle reproduction and estrous synchronization, including producers, veterinarians, AI technicians
Animal I.D. Conference
This satellite conference will brief producers on the premises registration system for recording where livestock are located as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national animal identification system. This conference will help producers learn how to obtain their premise identification number, learn how many they may need and give an update on where the USDA is at with the full identification system.
Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Fifth Annual Open House
The fifth annual University of Nebraska Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Open House will feature activities and commercial exhibits geared toward rangeland management and the beef cattle industry. Topics will include ranch management during drought, animal identification, heifer development, herd health, new EPDs for the beef industry, cattle inventory and markets, international trade, biosecurity, and protein supplements during winter grazing. Since 1981, research and educational programs at Gudmundsen have included joint projects with animal, range, soil, veterinary, economics, entomology, geology, hydrology, forestry and wildlife specialists
Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable - 2003
The 2003 Nebraska Beef Feedlot Roundtable will address issues in Marketing, Environmental Regulations and Animal Health.
Range Beef Cow Symposium XVIII
The Journey to Recovery of the Range After Drought
Cattle management tips for farmers and ranchers. This years topics include, management and marketing, reproduction strageties, and feed requirements to list a few.
