Join us on June 25-26th for the 2025 Form-A-Feed Professional Beef Conference!
Join Form-A-Feed at Grand Falls Event Center on June 25-26, 2025 in Larchwood, IA – The Road to Better Beef Performance!
The road to better beef performance leads to Larchwood, IA for our 2025 Form-A-Feed Beef Conference! Join beef producers from all over the Midwest to immerse yourself in the latest industry topics and engaging speakers that you won’t want to miss! Plus, back by popular demand, evening entertainment by Dueling Duo!
The Form-A-Feed Professional Beef Conference begins at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25 and concludes on Thursday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m. Registration includes one room for up to two people for the full conference. The cost is $90 if you register by May 29th, 2025 and $120 after that date. Final registration deadline is June 20, 2025. If you would like to register additional people for one room, please contact Connie Felton at conniefelton@formafeed.com or call 800.422.3649.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Utilizing Beef Data for Better Decisions Panel
Brad Sik – Form-A-Feed, Cody Jorgensen – Jorgensen Farms, Dustin Balsley – CattleKrush and Performance Beef
Moderated by Allison VanDerWal, M.S. – Form-A-Feed
This panel explores how data is transforming decision-making across the beef industry. The panel group will share practical insights and tools to help producers turn data into actionable results.
Impact of Postweaning Strategies on Cattle of Varying Genetic Backgrounds
Dr. Bradley Johnson, Ph.D. – Texas Tech University
How does postweaning nutrition and management strategies on feedlot performance and carcass merit impact cattle of varying genetic backgrounds. The use of growing or intermediate diets can aid in increasing overall finished body weights of various cattle types. This presentation will address how these different strategies can impact health and carcass merit of cattle in addition to feedlot performance.
Trace Mineral Supplementation Impacts on Feedlot Performance
Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Ph.D. – Iowa State University
Attend this presentation to listen to Dr. Hansen discuss trace mineral nutrition in the feedlot and how supplementation impacts health, growth, and carcass performance.
Brilliant Minds Panel – Innovating & Applying Problem-Solving Solutions
Allison VanDerWal, M.S., Dr. Dayane DaSilva, & Troy Brown, Form-A-Feed
Moderated by Daniel Kohls, Form-A-Feed
Form-A-Feed brilliant minds will have a professional interactive conversation with the audience about how Form-A-Feed innovates and practically applies novel and synergistic technologies for beef production.
Effectively Managing Risk at All Time Highs
Zach Sibbel – Blue Reef Inc.
We’ll examine the current state of the market, provide a forward-looking outlook, and highlight key opportunities for growth.
Current Status of Growth Promotant Programs on Feedlot Cattle
Dr. Brad Johnson, Ph.D. – Texas Tech University
With recent changes in the ability to reimplant cattle, much has been learned about modifying timing of current implants to optimize performance in cattle growth and carcass characteristics. In addition, the use of beta ligands at the end of the feeding period will also be discussed.