| Southern Plains Beef Symposium Set for August 12 |
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by Shan Ingram |
Well, here we are again-August, and it's hot and dry. If you need a break, want to learn something that could help your operation, enjoy visiting with friends and appreciate a good ribeye steak – you should plan on attending the 16th annual Southern Plains Beef Symposium at the Ardmore Convention Center on August 12. Each year, we bring in great speakers who address timely topics so you can leave with "take-home information" that will improve your operation.
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Of course, we start the day with registration/sign in and the popular trade show. Various agribusinesses from across the industry come to display the goods and services available to today's cattle producer. Last year, there were 43 businesses in the trade show.
This year's speaker lineup is impressive:| • Bob Whitson, dean of agriculture at Oklahoma State University, will give his views related to issues facing beef producers. • Connee Quinn, a rancher from Chadron, Neb., who is also a representative of Elanco Animal Health, will talk about management practices for success. • Erica Rosa, from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, will give the market outlook and discuss international trade issues. • Anne Anderson, who has a vast array of experience in the agribusiness industry and marketing and is currently a managing partner of AucMar Partners, will reflect on "Can I Produce What the Customer Wants?" • Bob Kropp from Oklahoma State University's Animal Science Department will give an overview of information/data inputs (EPDs, dollar values, source verification, etc.) available and will moderate the panel, which will close the day by reflecting on his comments and telling how these inputs affect their operations. |
I think you can see why the Southern Plains Beef Symposium is very worthwhile and a "don't-miss event." Due to the generosity of our sponsors, it is still a bargain at $20 ($25 at the door). For more information or to pre-register, contact Tracy Cumbie at (580) 223-5810 or e-mail tlcumbie@noble.org.
Other events of interest coming up in the fall are:| • Hunter Education Course, Aug. 19, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center • White-Tailed Deer Management Workshop, Sept. 19, Noble Pavilion • Variable Nitrogen Rate Technology Field Day, Sept. 28, Noble Headquarters Farm • Effective Management of Native Range Resources Workshop, Oct. 5, Noble's Coffey Ranch • Hoop House Seminar, Oct. 7, Noble's Kruse Auditorium • Research Field Day, Oct. 17, Noble Farms and Ardmore Convention Center • Grazing School, Oct. 24-26, Noble Pavilion • Tax Update Seminar, Dec. 5, Noble's Kruse Auditorium |
We hope you can make it to all the events that interest you. Be sure to check our Web site for updates and registration information. If I can be of help, please contact me.