Lincoln, Neb. —Cattle producers will have the opportunity to gain timely, educational information on feedlot nutrition and management strategies at the inaugural Siouxland Feedlot Forum, scheduled for June 18 in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
Speakers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Extension, South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension, and a private consulting company will deliver presentations on topics related to feedlot profitability and sustainability based on regional research.
UNL Beef Systems Extension Educator Alfredo DiCostanzo and SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist Warren Rusche collaborated to bring this new, multi-state event to the area.
Presentations Include:
- A Conversation on Carcass Value: Quality Grade, Pounds, and Other Influencers: Pete Anderson, Midwest PMS
- Preparing the Feedlot for Heat Events: Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist
- Harvest and Management Strategies Affecting Nutritional Quality of Earlage and High-Moisture Corn: Alfredo DiCostanzo, UNL Beef Systems Extension Educator
- Managing Quality and Cutability Through Energy Supply: Zach Smith, SDSU Assistant Professor of Animal Science
The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the South Sioux City Marriott Riverfront (385 East 4th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776). Registration is required and costs $100 per person. Sponsorships are available. For more information and to register, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events and search “feedlot.”
Agenda:
- 10:30 a.m. – Registration
- 11:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions (Committee)
- 11:05 a.m. – A Conversation on Carcass Value: Quality Grade, Pounds, and Other Influencers (Pete Anderson, Midwest PMS)
- 12:05 p.m. – Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. – Preparing the Feedlot for Heat Events (Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist)
- 1:45 p.m. – Harvest and Management Strategies Affecting Nutritional Quality of Earlage and High-Moisture Corn (Alfredo DiCostanzo, UNL Beef Systems Extension Educator)
- 2:30 p.m. – Break
- 2:45 p.m. – Managing Quality and Cutability Through Energy Supply (Zach Smith, SDSU Assistant Professor)
- 3:30 p.m. – Adjourn
Registration:
The cost to attend the forum is $100. Opportunities also exist to partner with SDSU and UNL to defray costs associated with organizing and delivering this educational event. There is a single-level $500 partnership option that includes two paid registrations for your company. For more information, contact Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Feedlot Management Specialist.
Hotel Accommodations:
For those requiring overnight accommodations prior to the forum (June 17), a block of rooms is available at the Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront for $107 per night. Please reserve on or before June 4, 2024. Room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at the time of check-out. Please reserve directly with Marriott.