Kansas State University’s Animal Sciences and Industry Department will host Cattlemen’s Day 2022 on Friday, March 4 at Weber Hall in Manhattan. A highlight of this year’s event will be beef cattle research project updates by K-State ASI faculty.
The program begins at 9:30 a.m. Following the K-State beef research update, Glynn Tonsor, K-State ag economics professor, will give a beef industry economic outlook.
“We’re excited to be back in person to host the 109th KSU Cattlemen’s Day,” says AJ Tarpoff, K-State associate professor and Cattlemen’s Day co-chairman. “Our annual program strives to address key issues and to provide current information that keeps our industry efficient and relevant. For many attendees, this may be their first time back to campus in over a year, so we wanted to ensure that this year’s lineup will be well worth their trip.”
The day starts at 8 a.m. with refreshments, educational exhibits and a commercial trade show. Tarpoff adds, “This year we have numerous participants signed up for our allied industry trade show. Hosted on the floor in Weber Arena, the trade show provides a forum for the attendees to observe what’s new in the beef industry and network with key industry leaders.”
Lunch will be smoked brisket sponsored by U.S. Premium Beef and trade show exhibitors. Cajun-spiced catfish will also be available. The afternoon sessions will feature K-State faculty and industry presentations in Weber Hall 123, 146 and 111 discussing an array of topics, including:
• What’s Up with the Weather — Jeff Basara, University of Oklahoma School of Meteorology professor, will discuss weather extremes and outlook.
• Rules of the Road for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers — Kansas Highway Patrol will give an overview of ways to utilize the road.
• Reproductive Research Updates, All Things Reproduction Questions-and-Answer Session — Sandy Johnson, KSU ASI extension beef specialist, and David Grieger, KSU ASI professor, will outline advancements made in terms of reproductive research followed by an interactive discussion session focused on beef cattle reproduction.
• Meat Alternatives, Taste Testing and Consumer Acceptance — Lane Eggers, KSU ASI extension associate and graduate student, will discuss meat alternatives and their acceptance.
The cost to attend Cattlemen’s Day 2022 is $25 if paid by Feb. 25 or $35 at the door. There is no charge for students who pre-register. For more details and online registration, go to: asi.ksu.edu/CattlemensDay. For more information, contact Lois Schreiner at 785-532-1267 or lschrein@ksu.edu.
Alicia Boor is the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. Contact her by email at aboor@ksu.edu or call 620-793-1910.
