Jones Pavilion • 1101 N. 6th Street

For more information  806-323-9114

 

2022 CONFERENCE

April 26-27th

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022

 

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Registration & Trade Show Open

 

8:30 AM

Opening & Introductions

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8:45 AM Dr. Rick Avery, Texas A&M AgriLife Ext. Director

Welcome and Moderator Introduction

Donnell Brown, RA Brown Ranch

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8:50 AM

Representative Ken King,

District 88 Texas House of Representatives

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9:00 AM

Dr. Ronny Jackson, United States Congressman

“How Politics in Washington DC are affecting our Beef Cattle Producers”

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9:15 AM

Cattle Fax

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10:00 AM Trade Show Open & Break

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10:30 AM

Dr. Sarah Place, Elanco “Is Ranching Really Sustainable

& What’s All the Carbon Talk About”

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11:15 AM Trade Show

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11:30 AM Lunch & Trade Show Open

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12:15 PM

Former Secretary of State

MIKE POMPEO

 

1:30 PM Trade Show Open & VIP Reception with Mike Pompeo

 

2:30 PM

Dr. Molly McAdams, Executive Vice President of Texas Beef Council

“Beef Checkoff Update"

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3:15 PM Trade Show Open & Break

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4:00 PM

Jason Barber of Superior Livestock Auction

“Beef Cattle Marketing Utilizing Technology”

 

4:45 PM Q&A

 

5:00 PM Social Hour & Trade Show Open

 

6:00 PM Dinner

 

6:30 PM

Jack Ward, Executive Vice President & CEO

of the American Hereford Assn.

“Opportunities Ahead for Cow/Calf Producers

Using Genetic technology”

 

7:00 PM

“Rancher of the Year” Presentation

 

Adjourn

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022

 

7:00 AM Trade Show Open & Lite Breakfast Available

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8:00 AM Introductions & Opening

 

8:30 AM Dr. Justin Benavidez, Area AgriLife Extension Ag Economist “Decisions Aids and How Cow/Calf Programs can Utilize Them”

 

9:00 AM Q&A

 

9:15 AM Trade Show Open & Break

 

10:00 AM

Pat Shields, Capital Farm Credit

“Cow-Calf Business Management You can Bank on”

 

10:45 AM Brief Break

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11:00 AM

Dr. Bruce Carpenter & Dr. Jason Smith

AgriLife Extension Beef Cattle Specialist

“Lead a panel discussion with local Ranchers on Solutions

to Issues Facing Them on Day-to-Day Ranching”

 

12 Noon Lunch & Trade Show Open

 

1:00 PM

KENI THOMAS​

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2:00 PM Dr. Bruce Carpenter & Dr. Jason Smith

“Cattle Handling Beyond the Basics”

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3:00 PM Break & Trade Vendor Drawings

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3:15 PM Dr. Bruce Carpenter & Dr. Jason Smith

“The importance of a herd bull breeding

soundness exam (BSE) to reproduction in the cowherd”

 

4:00 PM

Big Give Away Drawing (must be present to win)

 

4:05 PM Dr. Bruce Carpenter & Dr. Jason Smith

“Evaluating cow weight and body condition, & it's

impact on cowherd productivity and profitability”

 

5:00 PM Adjourn