2023 Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars Summit Agenda

Krutsinger Beef Industry Scholars Summit
November 9, 2023
Eastern Nebraska Research Education and Extension Center near Mead, NE

 

Agenda

9:00 a.m. – Registration
9:45 a.m. – Introduction and plan for the day

10:00 to 11:15 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions

Beef Industry Dynamics When Calf Number/Supply is Low

  • Impact of low beef cow numbers on feeder calf supply, market values, and packer volumes.
    • Panel Moderator and Topic Overview - Dr. Jessica Sperber, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
      • Panelists
        • Jordan Schlake, Nebraska Department of Agriculture
        • Adam Wegner, NE Beef Council
        • Craig Uden, Darr Feedlot, Cozad, NE
        • Ryan Meyer, Sr. Vice President, Procurement & Marketing, Creekstone FarmsGenetic Tools for the cow/calf producer

Genetic Tools for the Cow/Calf Producer

  • Panel Moderator and Topic Overview - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • Panelists
      • Dr. Larry Kuehn, US MARC
      • Ms. Kelli Retallick, Angus Genetics
      • Dr. J.R. Tait, Neogen

11:15 to 11:30 a.m. – Break

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Grazing Corn Residue – What does the most recent data suggest - Dr. Mary Drewnoski, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Noon to 12:45 p.m. – Lunch

12:45 – 2:00 p.m. – Transition Planning – Initial Steps and Considerations

  • Panel Moderator and Topic Overview - Brandon Dirksheinder – Certified Financial Planner and Certified Farm/Ranch Transition Planner
    • Panelists
      • Allan Vyhnalek, Farm Succession/Transfer Planner
      • Hannah Borg, Borg Family Farms

2:00 to 2:15 p.m. – Break

2:15 to 3:30 p.m. – How to Manage Severe Weather Events

  • Panel Moderator and Topic Overview - Dr. Galen Erickson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    • Panelists
      • Joan Ruskamp, J&S Feedlot and Farms
      • Zach Settje, Settje Agri-Services
      • Eric Hunt, Climate Resilience Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

3:30 p.m. – Adjourn