The 41st annual Three-State Beef Conference is an educational opportunity for beef cattle producers to engage with experts on topics of importance to their operations and connect with other producers. The program is a cooperative effort of University of Missouri Extension, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, and University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension.
This year's program theme is "High Tech, High Stakes, and Herd Health: What Producers Need to Know" and includes the following topics and speakers:
- Emerging parasitic threats to the cow herd — Craig Payne, DVM, extension professor, extension veterinary medicine & continuing education, University of Missouri
- Up and coming technologies for the beef industry: What do you need to know as a producer? — Dr. Yijie Xiong, assistant professor & precision livestock management extension specialist, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
- How global meat markets shape the US cattle supply — Dr. Elliott Dennis, associate professor, livestock & meat economist, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
The program is repeated in three locations:
- January 13: Maryville, Missouri at the Agricultural Learning Center, 22893 US Hwy 71
- January 14: Greenfield, Iowa at the Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square
- January 15: Lincoln, Nebraska at the Nebraska Cattlemen office, 4611 Cattle Dr
The program, a proceedings book which includes the presentations, and a beef dinner are all included in the $30 per person fee. Register by Friday, January 9. Continuing education credits (2.25 hours) are available to veterinarians in attendance.
For more information or to register, contact:
- Maryville: Amie Schleicher, field specialist in livestock, University of Missouri Extension, 660-744-6231 (online registration also available for Maryville)
- Greenfield: Terri Raasch, ISU Extension & Outreach - Adair County, 641-743-8412
- Lincoln: Barry Weber, livestock systems extension educator, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension, 402-335-3669Sponsors include Livestock Risk Partners and MedGene.
Please inform the location immediately if you need accommodation because of a disability, have emergency medical information to share, have dietary restrictions or needs, or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated.