Siouxland Feedlot Forum to provide key insights on feedlot nutrition and management
Posted on June 11, 2024
Source: Farm Progress. The original article is posted here.
A Conversation on Carcass Value: Quality Grade, Pounds, and Other Influencers: Pete Anderson, Midwest PMS
Preparing the Feedlot for Heat Events: Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist
Harvest and Management Strategies Affecting Nutritional Quality of Earlage and High-Moisture Corn: Alfredo DiCostanzo, UNL Beef Systems Extension Educator
Managing Quality and Cutability Through Energy Supply: Zach Smith, SDSU Assistant Professor of Animal Science
The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront (385 East 4th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776). Registration is required and costs $100 per person. Sponsorships are available. For more information and to register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “feedlot.”
Agenda:
10:30 a.m. – Registration
11:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions (Committee)
11:05 a.m. – A Conversation on Carcass Value: Quality Grade, Pounds, and Other Influencers (Pete Anderson, Midwest PMS)
12:05 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – Preparing the Feedlot for Heat Events (Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist)
1:45 p.m. – Harvest and Management Strategies Affecting Nutritional Quality of Earlage and High-Moisture Corn (Alfredo DiCostanzo, UNL Beef Systems Extension Educator)
2:30 p.m. – Break
2:45 p.m. – Managing Quality and Cutability Through Energy Supply (Zach Smith, SDSU Assistant Professor)
3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Registration: The cost to attend the forum is $100. Opportunities also exist to partner with SDSU and UNL to defray costs associated with organizing and delivering this educational event. There is a single-level $500 partnership option that includes two paid registrations for your company. For more information, contact Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist. Hotel Accommodations: For those requiring overnight accommodations prior to the forum (June 17), a block of rooms is available at the Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront for $107 per night. Please reserve on or before June 4, 2024. Room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at the time of check-out. Please reserve directly with Marriott.
Clark County Feeders is a BQA Certified 655-acre feed yard and grain storage facility specializing in beef cattle custom feeding and grain purchase, storage and sales.
