Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating,John D. Floros, Director.

Special thanks to our field day sponsor

Accommodations4 Points by Sheraton 785-539-5311Hilton Garden Inn 785-532-9116Fairfield Inn 785-539-2400Hampton Inn 785-539-5000Holiday Inn

at the Campus 785-539-7531Super Eight 785-537-8468

2017 Beef Stocker Field Day213 W

eber Hall1424 Claflin RoadManhattan, Kansas 66506

September 21, 2017Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

Preregistration deadline is September 15, 2017. Preregistration – $25 per participant. At the door – $35 per participant.

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pany your preregistration or you will not be considered registered. Send your registration and payment to:

2017 Beef Stocker Field Day, 218 Weber Hall, 1424 Claflin Road, M

anhattan, KS 66506; 785-532-1267 or email lschrein@ksu.edu.

FIELD DAYBEEF STOCKER18th Annual

Animal Sciencesand Industry

2017 KSU Beef Stocker Field Day ProgramThursday, September 21, 2017

9:30 am Registration/Coffee

10:15 Introductions

10:30 Beef Cattle Outlook, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University

11:15 Producer Panel: Implementing Cover Crops: How They Have Helped My Operation Dr. Jaymelynn Farney, Kansas State University Dr. Doug Shoup, Kansas State University Shawn Tiffany, Herington, KS, Producer Kelly Novak, Tampa, KS, Producer Kevin Wellntiz, Neosho Rapids, KS, Producer Harold Engle, Madison, KS, Producer Moderator: Wes Ishmael, Contributing Editor, BEEF Magazine

12:15 pm Barbeque Brisket Lunch – View posters

1:15 Setting Calves up for Success this Fall Dr. Peggy Thompson, Boehringer Ingelheim Professional Services

2:15 A Different Intensive Early Stocking Strategy for Optimized Marketing Opportunities Dr. Keith Harmoney, K-State Agricultural Research Center, Hays, KS

3:00 Break

3:30 Breakout Sessions (30 minutes/breakout) Proper Dosing at the Chute - Dr. A.J. Tarpoff, Kansas State University Why VaccinesSometimes “Seem” to Fail - Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek, Kansas State University Stocker and Backgrounding Budgets - Robin Reid, Kansas State University Cover Crop Decision Tool - Dr. Jaymeylynn Farney and Dr. Doug Shoup

5:30 Cutting Bull’s Lament 2017

Complimentary

After the program, be our guest for prairie oysters and Call Hall ice cream

Jeff Davidson, KSU Watershed Specialist, Flint Hills

Will showcase a musical history of the Kansas Beef Industry

For more information, contact:

Lois Schreiner, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, 785-532-1267

Email: lschrein@ksu.edu

Why Should I Attend?Visit the KSU Beef Stocker Unit for the latest practical information to help you make the most of significant changes occurring in the beef industry. We’ll offer management tips to help you optimize your stocker operation and provide you with greater flexibility in the future.

MealA BBQ brisket lunch by Cox Brothers will be provided.

PreregistrationCost per participant is $25 by September 15.

LocationThe conference will take place at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit, 4330 Marlatt Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas.

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