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Kentucky Beef Conference is Jan. 23
By
Laura Skillman
 LEXINGTON,
Ky., (Dec. 20, 2006) – The University of Kentucky College of
Agriculture will host the Kentucky Beef Conference Jan. 23 to
help producers take advantage of marketing opportunities.
“Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Markets” is the title of this
year’s program, which broaches a topic of big concern to
producers, said David Herbst, UK Cooperative Extension agent for
agriculture and natural resources in Adair County. This meeting
will assist them in positioning themselves and their operations
to benefit as markets change, he said.
“If you are in the beef industry, you cannot afford to miss this
conference,” Herbst said. “Thanks to corporate and industry
sponsors, some of the top experts in the industry will be on the
program.”
Speakers include Randy Blach, executive vice president of
Cattle-FAX and CF Resources Inc. and a Colorado native who was
raised in the cattle business. Blach will give a marketing
overview and discuss long-term trends and strategies for 2007.
Harlan Hughes, professor emeritus at North Dakota State
University will present a discussion titled “Cow Calf Operators’
Place in the Cattle Cycle.” Hughes is author of the “Market
Advisor” in BEEF Magazine and on the Internet at
http://www.beef.mag.com or
http://www.beefeconomics.blogspot.com.
Marketing trends and strategies for backgrounders will be
discussed by Derrell Pell, professor and Extension livestock
marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University.
The conference will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fayette
County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington. Registration
is $10 and can be paid the morning of the conference. For more
information or to pre-register, contact your local county
Extension office by Jan. 19. Lunch and refreshments are
included. |
Contact: David Herbst, 270-384-2317 |
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