KOMA Beef Conference slated for producers in four states

The 2009 KOMA Beef Conference is scheduled for Jan. 8 at the Community Center on the Labette County Fairgrounds in Oswego, Kan.

The KOMA conference--so named for the four states from which it draws participants: Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas--will begin with registration at 2:30 p.m. The program will start at 3 p.m.

Program sponsor is Kansas State University Research and Extension.

The program will cover a range of topics, including:

--Cow-Calf Economic Considerations for the Upcoming Year--Kevin Dhuyvetter, K-State Extension agricultural economist;

--Economic Impacts of Cow Biological Type--Bob Weaber, University of Missouri Extension beef-cattle genetics specialist;

--PI-BVD Testing the Herd--Larry Hollis, K-State Extension veterinarian-beef cattle;

--Cut the Bull--Karl Harborth, K-State Extension livestock

production specialist;

--Inter-seeding Legumes--Doug Shoup, K-State Extension crops and soils specialist; and

--Cow-Calf Mineral Nutrition--Justin Waggoner, Extension livestock production specialist.

Organizers request that conference-goers call 620-431-1530 before Jan. 8 to pre-register and help ensure that enough food will be available. The event's registration fee of $20 will then be payable at the door; it includes the cost of the conference's planned barbecue beef dinner.

12/29/08
6 Star Midwest Ag\10-B

Date: 12/22/08

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