The focus of this years’ program is economics, marketing opportunities and genetics.
“We have national leaders in their fields presenting this year,” said Fred Hall, dairy specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “They will definitely make it worth your trip to Sioux Falls. Their knowledge will be of benefit to all dairy beef producers.”
Presenters and topics will include:
Dairy Beef Industry Outlook – Darrell Peel, Oklahoma State University
Peel’s presentation will cover the current cattle supply and demand fundamentals and expectations for prices, production, and cattle inventories for 2024 and beyond. He will also include interactions between the beef and dairy sectors in the broader beef market.
Beef on Dairy Economics: Results of a Video Auction Analysis – Dr. Ken Odde, Kansas State University
Odde’s presentation will cover the results of a video auction analysis of dairy x beef calves. The objective was to determine the value of Holstein feeder steer lots compared with steer lots of other breed descriptions, the value of beef x dairy cross weaned steer calves compared with either Holstein weaned calves or weaned calves of other breed descriptions, and the value of beef x dairy cross weaned steers and heifers compared with weaned steers and heifers of other beef breed descriptions sold through video auctions.
Genetic Considerations for a More Valuable Calf – Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
Optimization of the value of calves produced in beef x dairy crossing systems requires careful consideration. Dairy cattle breeds bring differing strengths and levels of performance for economically important carcass and production traits and these differences should influence the genetic merit requirement of the selected beef service sires. Weaber will discuss how selection of beef service sires that complement these attributes, especially ribeye area, red meat yield and carcass weight, is critical for dairy producers and other downstream partners to realize the added value and sustainability of the matings.
How Do Dairy Based Cattle Fit into Value-Based Markets? – Dr. Lauren Kimble, Select Sires
There will also be a morning and afternoon Q & A session moderated by Dr. Warren Rusche from South Dakota State University.
Registration fee is $70 per adult plus $15 if a printed copy of the proceedings is desired. College students may register for a discounted rate of $20. A lunch will be provided.
To register, visit https://go.iastate.edu/24DBSC or mail the registration fee with your contact information and any dietary restrictions to Fred Hall at 400 Central Ave., NW, Suite 700, Orange City, IA 51041. Preregistration deadline is March 8.
If attendees also plan to attend the Central Plains Dairy Expo, they should register for that in advance at https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/registration/.
Questions can be directed to Fred at 712-737-4230 or fredhall@iastate.edu.
The I-29 Moo University Collaboration was established as a multi-state learning community, connecting Extension dairy specialists and dairy producers from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska to share research, information and management practices through workshops, webinars, monthly e-newsletters and on-farm tours. For more information about the I-29 Moo University Collaboration and programs go to their webpage: www.i-29moou.com.
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