Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference set for Aug. 5
LAWTON, Okla. – Cattle producers looking to take advantage of the latest science-based updates on herd and operational management practices should register now to attend the Aug. 5 Cattle Trails Wheat and Stocker Conference in Lawton.
The annual conference is a collaborative effort between the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and Texas AgriLife Extension Service, and alternates between Oklahoma and Texas in subsequent years. Its purpose is to help cattle owners drive their animals to profit.
“This year’s record cattle prices, volatile input costs and devastating drought conditions have been challenging producers throughout the south-central region of the United States, making it more important than ever that they make the most informed decisions possible regarding the management and sustainability of their operations,” said Bob LeValley, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension area livestock specialist.
The Aug. 5 conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds Coliseum, located at 920 SW Sheridan Rd. Cost is $20 per participant, which will include a noon meal, refreshment breaks and proceedings of the topics discussed at the conference.
“Although pre-registration is not required to attend, we encourage people to do so if possible because it aids in our planning for meals, refreshments and the printing of conference materials,” said Marty New, Comanche County Extension director and agricultural educator.
To register, producers should contact their OSU Cooperative Extension county office, usually listed under “County Government” in local telephone directories.
Anyone seeking additional information should contact LeValley by email at bob.levalley@okstate.edu or by phone at 580-255-0546.
Conference sessions will provide the latest science-based insights about 2011 cattle, wheat and other applicable grain markets; the development of sound cattle and wheat marketing plans; the current agricultural environment in Washington, D.C.; challenges and successes of dual-purpose wheat; and key questions producers need to ask when selecting a wheat variety.
Sessions will be led by experts from Texas A&M University and OSU’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
“In addition to the sessions, participants won’t want to miss the insights provided by our panel of Oklahoma and Texas producers, who will discuss changes that have occurred in their operations in response to what has been a very challenging cattle and wheat production environment,” LeValley said.
New and LeValley said everyone is welcome to attend, although the conference sessions are designed primarily for wheat producers and cattle managers from southern Oklahoma and northern Texas.
Source: Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service