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