Make Plans for Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIII Dec. 3-5
SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. (Dec. 2, 2013) — The Range Beef Cow Symposium (RBCS) is being hosted in 2013 by South Dakota State University at the Rushmore Convention Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 3-5.
The RBCS is a biennial educational event designed as "in-service training for cow-calf ranchers." The event will feature well-known speakers who will provide updates on production topics in the areas of beef industry issues, genetics, reproduction, range and forage management, cattle health, beef nutrition, and more.
The Angus Journal editorial team coordinates an online event coverage website for the RBCS with a live webcast from LiveAuctions.tv during the conference if you cannot attend in person. Visit rangebeefcow.com before the conference for the schedule and travel information. During and after the conference, visit the site Newsroom for summaries, PowerPoint presentations, proceedings papers, audio and additional references provided by speakers.
The Range Beef Cow Symposium began in 1969 as a joint effort of the Extension services from South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, University of Wyoming and University of Nebraska. The symposium regularly attracts more than 900 ranchers and industry-affiliates. It includes a two-and-one-half day educational program, bull-pen sessions with the speakers each evening and a trade show with displays from the beef industry.
This year's program will include such topics as policy and trade issues, pregnant cow nutrition, limit-feeding high-energy diets, post artificial insemination (AI) nutrition, managing cow costs, using technology to improve efficiency, understanding how to use DNA tools, optimal range management, and many other topics.
Additionally, former 2011 Miss America Teresa Scanlan will share her experiences advocating for agriculture as Miss America, and beef "spokesrunner" Dane Rauschenberg will motivate the audience to "Ignore the Impossible."
Many companies within the beef industry attend this symposium and set up vendor booths. Their participation keeps the cost minimal for producers and provides producers with an opportunity to discuss products, equipment, nutrition, genetics and services available for their cattle business.
In addition, the bull-pen sessions are said to be the most valuable part of the symposium. This is a time for attendees to have in-depth discussions with the speakers and an opportunity to ask questions. The majority of the symposium speakers on Tuesday and Wednesday will be present in the evening following their presentations.
Walk-ins are welcome, with registration available at the door. For additional information, contact Ken Olson, SDSU Extension beef specialist, 605-394-2236; or Julie Walker, SDSU Extension beef specialist, 605-688-5458. To watch a live video stream of the conference, visit www.rangebeefcow.com/2013/livestream.html.
Editor’s Note: This article is provided as a news release by the Angus Journal staff and may be used accordingly. For more information contact Shauna Rose Hermel, editor, at 816-383-5270.
