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Feeding Quality Forums Set for August

Feeding cattle is dynamic — always evolving, always adapting to weather, markets, technology, scientific studies and shifts in consumer demand.


That’s why those who drive the supply train for grain-finished beef gather each summer for a day to compare notes and update their knowledge base. The Feeding Quality Forum (FQF) will convene Aug. 23 in Grand Island, Neb., and Aug. 25 in Amarillo, Texas.


Since the first forums in 2006, dual locations hosted two days apart provide easy travel distance for most of the Plains and Midwestern cattle-feeding belt.


“Topics for the Forum target issues cattlemen are currently dealing with,” says Jill Dunkel, editor for co-sponsor Feedlot magazine and head coordinator for the event. “In addition to hearing from industry experts, the meeting offers a great opportunity to visit with other cattle feeders and learn how they are addressing these issues in their own businesses.”


Past attendees agree: “This is my favorite and most informational event I attend all year,” said one.


“It was very much worth the time investment to be here. Excellent speakers and networking opportunity,” another commented.


When it’s all about a quality product and strong bottom line, the chance for cattlemen to bounce ideas off each other and ask questions on current issues can be a big asset.


“It’s designed to be a one-day meeting packed with information relative to current industry issues,” Dunkel says.


The agenda for each of the sections is identical, kicking off with past favorite Dan Basse, president of AgResource Co. His unique, worldwide perspective on the grain and livestock markets and the factors affecting them has traditionally been top-rated.


Other presentations by beef industry experts will include a critique and next steps for the USDA yield-grading system, feeder-cattle health and antibiotics, how to know when cattle are done, and, finally, how external influences affect the industry.


Sponsoring the event are Zoetis, Roto-mix, Feedlot magazine, Micronutrients and Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB).


Attendance is by advance reservation until all seats are taken. The cost remains at the same $50 level as in years past for all registrations by Aug. 7. As space allows, late reservations will be accepted at $75.


Sign-in time is 9:30 a.m., and the fee includes a CAB lunch honoring 2016 FQF Industry Achievement Award winner Larry Corah. Online registration is available at www.feedingqualityforum.com or contact Marilyn Conley at 1-800-225-2333 or mconley@certifiedangusbeef.com.

 

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Editor’s Note: Steve Suther is industry information director for Certified Angus Beef LLC.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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