The 推荐杏吧原创 will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and virtually, Jan. 13 – 17. For more than 40 years, the University has held several sessions across Nevada in January to provide ranchers with current research-based information about issues that may affect the efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability of their businesses and Nevada’s cattle industry.
The five-day event offers two programs, one virtually on Monday, and then four in-person sessions Tuesday through Friday at locations across the state. At the three-to-four-hour sessions, experts will discuss pertinent topics, including topics such as those related to animal health, cattle markets and production. The cost is $20 per ranch per location attended, which includes lunch or dinner, event proceedings and the “Red Book” recordkeeping guide for cattle producers.
The event is a partnership led by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, and its and units. Other program partners include local sponsors and the .
Speakers for this year include Extension State Livestock Specialist Tracy Shane, Director for Nevada Department of Agriculture J.J. Goicoechea, Natural Resources Conservation Service Nevada Partnership Coordinator Chris Rose, Extension Professor Staci Emm and Extension Rangeland and Wildlife State Specialist Paul Meiman. Webinar presenters include Oklahoma State University Agricultural Economics and Extension Specialist Darrel Peel and Senior Animal Protein Analyst for Terrain Dave Weaber. Local veterinarians will also be on a panel speaking to important cattle health issues.
This year’s schedule includes:
Jan. 13, 10 a.m., Virtual session
This session will be offered via Zoom only. Register .
Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m., Fallon, dinner provided
Fallon Convention Center, 100 Campus Way
Jan. 15, 5:30 p.m., Ely, dinner provided
Ely Convention Center, 150 W. Sixth St.
Jan. 16, 12:30 p.m., Elko, dinner provided
Dalling Hall, 600 Commercial St.
Jan. 17, 10 a.m., Winnemucca, lunch provided
Extension Office, 1085 Fairgrounds Road
Times given for the in-person sessions are registration times, with the program beginning 30 minutes later. For more information, email Jamie Lee or call her at 775-426-8299, or email Kaley Chapin or call her at 702-467-2668. Persons in need of special accommodation or assistance should email Paul Lessick, civil rights and compliance coordinator, or call him at 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event.
