Beef Cattle Presentation & Roundtable Discussions
Wed., Dec. 3 | 3:00 p.m. | Grand Plaza | Amarillo Civic Center
Overview
Calling all Beef Cattle Producers! You are invited to attend the all new Beef Cattle Presentation & Roundtable Discussions event at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show.
This new program will provide insight, inspiration and industry perspective for beef producers. The event agenda will include a series of roundtable discussions led by a panel of respected industry leaders, focusing on current topics in the beef industry. Attendees will gain practical takeaways and have opportunities to visit directly with experts and fellow producers.
The evening will conclude with dinner and a message from keynote speaker Dr. Temple Grandin. The Choice Ribeye Steak Dinner will benefit the District 1 Texas Panhandle 4-H Friends & Alumni Association.
Agenda
| 3:00 p.m. | Introductions & Opening Comments Megan Eikner, County Extension Agent, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Potter County |
| 3:10 p.m. | Opening Comments & Expectations Moderator Dr. Kevin Pond, Dean of Ag Sciences West Texas A&M University |
| 3:30 p.m. | Roundtable: Beef Cattle Markets - Have We Seen The Top? Kirk Donsbach, Risk Management Consultant, Stone X Kimberly Ratcliff, Rancher Corbitt Wall, DV Auction |
| 4:15 p.m. | Cattle Genetics - How Genetics Can Change Everything Leoma Donsbach, Cattle Data & Management Consultant |
| 5:00 p.m. | New World Screwworm and Beef Cattle Updates Ben Weinheimer, Texas Cattle Feeders Association Sidney Abbott, Director of Research, OT Feedyard and Research Center Dr. Jason Smith, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension |
| 5:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks Dr. Kevin Pond, Dean of Ag Sciences West Texas A&M University |
| 6:00 p.m. | Reception for Keynote Speaker Dr. Temple Grandin |
| 6:30 p.m. | Choice Ribeye Steak Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Summary of the Change of Beef Cattle Over the Last 30 & How Will Cattle Change in the Future Dr. Temple Grandin |
| 7:45 p.m. | Q&A with Dr. Grandin |
Check back for a more detailed agenda including topics and speakers as we get closer to the event.
Ticket Purchase Information
Registration is required for the Beef Cattle Presentation & Roundtable Discussions Event. Producers are encouraged to secure their tickets early!
$100 per seat
$1,000 to reserve a full table (8 seats)
$2,500 for an event sponsorship
- Sponsorship includes table of 8 for dinner and sponsorship recognition in the event program and educational material.
For questions and more information, you may contact Megan Eikner with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Potter County at (806) 373-0713.
