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What is Cattle Academy?

Cattle Academy is a regional educational conference that brings together beef cattle producers with the professionals who support them. Presented by Montana State University Extension, Cattle Academy aims to educate producers on timely topics, current research from state Extension programs and industry leaders, and innovative technology that relates to beef production and management.

Agenda (in progress)

Tuesday, Nov. 19

TIME ROOM 1 ROOM 2 4-H BUILDING
12 PM REGISTRATION OPENS | TRADE SHOW SET-UP
1 PM

Stella & Calving Challenges
Dr. Katie Rein
Crazy Mountain Veterinary

Beef Markets Outlook
Bryan Herbst
Texas A & M University

Beef Quality Assurance Certification
Montana Beef Council

3 PM BREAK
3:30 PM Stella & Calving Challenges
Dr. Katie Rein
Crazy Mountain Veterinary
Beef Markets Outlook
Bryan Herbst
Texas A & M University
 
6 PM SOCIAL | CONVERSATION CORRAL
TRADE SHOW IN ROOM 3

Wednesday, Nov. 20

TIME ROOM 1 ROOM 2
9 AM WELCOME ATTENDEES
9: 30 AM

Cover Crops and Bale Grazing
Bart Lardner
University of Saskatchewan

Setting up Newborn Calves for Success
Brian Vander Ley
Iowa State University
10:30 AM

BREAK

11 AM Topic TBA:
Kevin Sedivec
North Dakota State University
Vitamin A
Hannah Speer
Northern Ag Research Center
12 PM LUNCH | Dickinson Agriculture Club Presentation
1 PM Livestock Water Quality
Robin Salverson
South Dakota State University
Optimizing Percent Calf Crop
Rachel Endecott
Gray Horse Consulting
2 PM BREAK
2:30 PM Estate Planning
Marsha Goetting
 MSU Extension  
Heifer Development | Bull Fertility
Tom Geary
USDA Agricultural Research Service 
6 PM DINNER | KEYNOTE | SOCIAL 

Meet the Committee

a female scientist with dark hair

Megan Van Emon

MSU Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Committee Chair

   Miles City
   406-874-8286
   megan.vanemon@montana.edu
A woman with glasses

Sharla Sackman

MSU Extension Agent

   Prairie County
   406-635-2121
   sackman@montana.edu
A man with glasses

Mike Schuldt

MSU Extension Agent

   Custer County
   406-874-3370
   michael.shuldt@montana.edu
a woman with long hair

Marley Voll

MSU Extension Agent

   Richland County
   406-433-1206
   marley.voll@montana.edu
A smiling woman with glasses

Amanda Williams

MSU Extension Agent

   Carter County
   406-775-6305
   amanda.williams19@montana.edu