The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host an in-person educational event for cattle producers and interested stakeholders at the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Center (CCTC) at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) in Canyon, Texas, on Dec. 12, 2024. The event will focus on feeder cattle grading and evaluation, emerging technology in the cattle industry and USDA’s Livestock, Poultry and Grain Market News reports.
This event is designed for producers, feeders, and other stakeholders who want a better understanding of factors that contribute to the market value of cattle, and how these factors can inform marketing and production decisions. Attendees will hear from USDA and industry experts and participate in live cattle demonstrations.
Registration is FREE and on a first come first serve bases, limited to 75 people. To register, email Russ Travelute, Livestock, Poultry, and Grain Market News Field Chief, at Russ.Travelute@usda.gov.