‘The Graze’ ranching conference set for Sept. 10 in Plainview
AgriLife Extension experts will discuss New World screwworm, markets and drought
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host “The GRAZE: All Things Livestock and Ranching Conference” on Sept. 10 at the Ollie Liner Center, 2000 S. Columbia St. in Plainview.
The conference will run from 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m. and is designed for cattle producers, sheep producers, ranchers and allied industry professionals across the region.
Registration cost is $45, plus online service fees, or attendees may pay with cash or check at the door. Advance registration is requested at https://tx.ag/TheGRAZE or by contacting the AgriLife Extension office in Hale County at 806-291-5267 or [email protected].
Participants can earn three Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator continuing education units — two general and one integrated pest management — for attending the program.
On the agenda
AgriLife Extension experts will provide updates on the following:
- New World screwworm Update – Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Stephenville and professor in the Department of Entomology.
- Cattle Market and Livestock Futures – Merri Beth Day, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist-management at the Texas A&M AgriLife High Plains Research and Extension Center, and assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Canyon.
- Drought Management and Feed Considerations – Jason Smith, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist and assistant professor, Department of Animal Science, Canyon.
- Sheep Reproduction Management and Livestock Demonstration – Jake Thorne, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat program specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science.
- Banking and Insurance Options – Kyle Benson, Vista Bank; Chris Bryant, AgTexas Farm Credit; and Travis Parker, Plains Land Bank, all in the Plainview area.
