Join us for Cattle Academy, a dynamic regional educational conference designed for beef cattle producers and the professionals who support them. Presented by Montana State University Extension, this two-day event will provide invaluable insights into timely topics, current research, and innovative technologies related to beef production and management.
We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Taylor Brown, owner of Northern Broadcasting System. Taylor is a recognized leader in agricultural broadcasting, with a career spanning over four decades. As a former regional farm broadcaster and the owner of Northern Broadcasting System, he has made significant contributions to western agriculture.
Born and raised on a cattle ranch in eastern Montana, Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Montana State University and has received numerous accolades, including America’s “Farm Broadcaster of the Year” and the “Oscar in Agriculture” award for radio. He has also served in the Montana Senate, where he was a strong advocate for agriculture and youth programs.
Dates: November 19-20, 2024
Location: Custer County Event Center, 72 Garryowen Rd, Miles City, MT
Hotel Accommodations: Blocks are available at Miles City Hotel & Suites and Miles City Hotel under Cattle Academy.
To reserve your room, please call 406-234-1000.
Agenda:
Tuesday, November 19
- 12 PM: Registration Opens | Trade Show Set-Up
- 1 PM:
- Stella & Calving Challenges – Dr. Katie Rein, Crazy Mountain Veterinary
- Beef Markets Outlook – Bryan Herbst, Texas A & M University
- Beef Quality Assurance Certification – Montana Beef Council
- 3 PM: Break
- 3:30 PM: Repeat Sessions
- 6 PM: Social | Conversation Corral | Trade Show in Room 3
Wednesday, November 20
- 9 AM: Welcome Attendees
- 9:30 AM:
- Cover Crops and Bale Grazing – Bart Lardner, University of Saskatchewan
- Setting Up Newborn Calves for Success – Brian Vander Ley, Iowa State University
- 10:30 AM: Break
- 11 AM:
- Topic TBA – Kevin Sedivec, North Dakota State University
- Vitamin A – Hannah Speer, Northern Ag Research Center
- 12 PM: Lunch | Dickinson Agriculture Club Presentation
- 1 PM:
- Livestock Water Quality – Robin Salverson, South Dakota State University
- Optimizing Percent Calf Crop – Rachel Endecott, Gray Horse Consulting
- 2 PM: Break
- 2:30 PM:
- Estate Planning – Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension
- Heifer Development | Bull Fertility – Tom Geary, USDA Agricultural Research Service
- 6 PM: Dinner | Keynote | Social
We look forward to welcoming you to the Cattle Academy for a comprehensive educational experience that will enhance your beef production and management practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts and fellow producers!
Learn more here: Cattle Academy – Extension Beef Cattle Program | Montana State University
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