Poteau, Okla.- “It is important to provide the latest information on beef cattle production, marketing, economics, nutrition and forage utilization,” says Paul Beck OSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Extension services from universities of Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Missouri, and Arkansas are providing a joint conference titled the KOMA Beef Cattle Conference. This year’s Oklahoma portion of the conference will be held on February 13, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Donald W Reynolds Center, 105 Reynolds Ave, Poteau, OK 74953.
“This year’s conference will update the public on recent research from the 4 universities in cattle feeding, supplementation, reproduction, and grazing management,” says Beck. These presentations will be given by university agricultural graduate students and professors. In addition, there will be a keynote presentation given by James Mitchell who is an extension livestock economist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
“A catered lunch will be provided by MERCK Animal Health,” says Beck. “Agriculture businesses that support the event will also have booths set up. Attendees can visit the booths and learn how their products can help improve their beef cattle operation,” says Beck.
To attend the event, register and pay the fee prior to February 7th. Fee for the event is $20 per person. No refunds for cancellations after the registration deadline. No walk-in registrations allowed. Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/koma-beef-cattle-conference. For questions related to registration or the conference contact the LeFlore County Extension Center at (918) 647-8231, or by email at liana.jones@okstate.edu
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Liana Jones or liana.jones@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.
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