AgriLife Extension sets May 25 Nolan County beef cattle program
ROSCOE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a beef cattle conference from 6-8 p.m. May 25 at the Roscoe STEM Center, 12822 N. Interstate Highway 20, Roscoe.
“With folks buying back into the beef industry, wouldn’t it be great to know how much you can afford to pay for a cow to best ensure a profit? Making that decision a bit more than a ‘horseback’ guess will be part of our program along with some other topical subjects,” said Zach Wilcox, AgriLife Extension agent in Nolan County.
“The Bid Price Estimator for Beef Cows has been around for a while, but now it’s been updated to include other items including cow management costs,” Wilcox said. “Grass insurance is another topic we’ll cover. With beef cattle profit margins tightening again, I think these and other topics will help you save money, which is often the way money is made in agriculture these days. Given these topics, I predict this program will be well worth your time.”
Individual registration is $15 and those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by May 22 to the AgriLife Extension office in Nolan County at 325-236-6912. More information is also available at that number.
Bill Thompson, AgriLife Extension economist in San Angelo, will discuss the Bid Price Estimator for Beef Cows and the Risk Management Agency’s Pasture Rangeland, Forage Insurance program.
Dr. Bruce Carpenter, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist at Fort Stockton, will speak on reproduction, specifically targeting getting cows bred and keeping them bred.
Two Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units in the general category will be offered.
Editor’s Note: This article by Steve Byrns is provided by Texas AgriLife Communications.