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High Tech, High Stakes And Herd Health: What Producers Need To Know

For 41 years, the Three-State Beef Conference has provided beef cattle producers in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska an annual update on cow-calf and stocker topics affecting producers in the three-state area.

The 2026 conference is Jan. 13, 14 and 15, in Maryville, Mo., Greenfield, Iowa, and Lincoln, Neb., respectively, says Amie Schleicher, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist.

Attendees will hear from specialists at three top land-grant universities as well as other industry experts, Schleicher says.

Source : missouri.edu

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Sorting Ewes & Rams | Breeding Time On The Farm!

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In this episode, we’re sorting ewes into their breeding groups and introducing them to unrelated rams. Moving rams between barns always comes with challenges, but once the boys meet their ewes, everyone was eager to settle in!

We also welcome back a returning customer who purchased a Suffolk ram from us last year. This season, she chose a Dorset cross ram, now named Benny, to strengthen her flock’s genetics. It’s always rewarding to see repeat customers who value the quality of our breeding stock.

Arnie then tours the crop fields as harvest season approaches. Despite drought conditions this summer, the crops are looking surprisingly good. We close the day with evening feedings and one last look at the rams with their new breeding groups.

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