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September 11, 2003

 

Beef Cattle Outlook and Management Conference Offered Across the State

With beef prices at historic highs, marketing and management become critical for producers who want to make the most of the opportunity. Factors influencing markets and profitability will be addressed during a beef cattle outlook and management video conference Sept. 29 and 30 at locations across North Dakota.

"Will prices remain strong through weaning? What’s the outlook for prices in the coming months and how can you plan your marketing? Those are questions we’ll be addressing," says Karl Hoppe, a North Dakota State University Extension Service livestock specialist.

Hoppe says presenters will also address the country of origin labeling proposals, the Canadian beef situation in the wake of the mad cow disease incident and other factors that are likely to impact markets. The conference will also address management issues such as nutrition for weaning calves, replacement heifer strategies, drought’s impact on cattle price cycles, adding value to calves and health issues.

"High prices give producers a little financial breathing room, but those prices also mean small management improvements can mean big increases in profitability," Hoppe says.

The program is free and begins at 7 p.m. at the following locations:

Monday, Sept. 29

  • Fargo on the NDSU campus in Hultz Hall, room 100
  • Watford City at the McKenzie County Courthouse
  • Bismarck at the Burleigh County Extension Office
  • Minot at the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center
  • Bottineau on the MSU-Bottineau Campus in the Nelson Science Center, room 105
  • Cooperstown at the Griggs County Courthouse
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    Tuesday, Sept. 30

  • Fargo on the NDSU campus in Hultz Hall, room 100
  • Grafton at the Walsh County Courthouse in the basement level of the Chase Building
  • Crosby at the Divide County Courthouse
  • Minnewaukan at the high school
  • Hettinger at the NDSU Hettinger Research Extension Center (6 p.m. Mountain time)
  • Ellendale at the high school
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    The conference is free. Presenters for the conference are NDSU Extension Service specialists. For more information contact Karl Hoppe at (701) 652-2951 or khoppe@ndsuext.nodak.edu.

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    Source: Karl Hoppe, (701) 652-2951, khoppe@ndsuext.nodak.edu
    Editor: Tom Jirik, (701) 231-9629, tjirik@ndsuext.nodak.edu