WHAT: The Southern Plains Beef Symposium — "Targeting a Better, Safer Beef Product Through Profitable Cattle Management"

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005

WHERE: Ardmore Convention Center in Ardmore, Okla.

WHY: The Southern Plains Beef Symposium is an information-packed one-day cattle conference. Expert speakers will cover a wide range of current topics, from herd health and biosecurity to retail beef targets and profitability. Enjoy a ribeye steak at lunch, visit the trade show, renew old friendships and make new acquaintances.

HOW: Call (580) 223-5810 for more information or to register. Advance registration is $20 and at-the-door registration is $25

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The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, headquartered in Ardmore, Okla., is a non-profit organization conducting agricultural, forage improvement, and plant biology research; providing grants to numerous non-profit charitable, educational and health organizations; and assisting farmers and ranchers through educational and consultative agricultural programs.

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