Utilizing Beef Data for Better Decisions Panel

Brad Sik – Form-A-Feed, Cody Jorgensen – Jorgensen Land & Cattle, 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.