McCurry Angus Ranch To Host First 2026 KLA/K-State Field Day

Aug 05, 2026

McCurry Angus Ranch, owned by John and Melody McCurry and John’s mother, Mary, will host the August 13 KLA/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Day near Burrton. The program’s educational sessions will highlight virtual fencing technology, options for reducing woody encroachment in grasslands and the latest outlook for the cattle market.

The McCurrys, who run an Angus seedstock operation, will share about an exciting new project they have been working on with Halter, a virtual fencing company. Halter’s Connor Chesky and Cam Tew will join John to discuss how the McCurry family is using GPS-enabled collars on their cattle to manage pasture rotations and reduce labor in their intensive grazing program. Attendees also will have the opportunity to view a circle of Bermudagrass where this technology has been employed.

CattleFax Vice President of Industry Relations and Analysis Kevin Good will be on hand to provide a current cattle market outlook and discuss what the industry might look like over the next five, 10 and 20 years. He also will discuss global beef production trends and how they impact the U.S. cattle industry.

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Video: CEOs of the Industry, A Conversation with Daniel Rivest, President & CEO, Olymel

Swine Web’s CEOs of the Industry series welcomes Daniel Rivest, President & CEO of Olymel, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, the future of Canadian pork, and the opportunities ahead for one of North America’s largest pork and poultry processors.

Rivest discusses his journey to the CEO role, his leadership philosophy, and his early priorities at Olymel. The conversation explores the company’s strategic direction, its relationships with producers, and how Olymel is positioning itself for long-term growth and competitiveness.

The discussion also tackles some of the biggest issues facing Canadian pork production today, including labor availability, global competition, animal health, trade and export markets, automation, and the growing potential of artificial intelligence throughout the food production system.

Topics include:

• Daniel Rivest’s path to becoming President & CEO of Olymel

• Olymel’s current position and strategic direction

• The outlook for Canadian pork production

• Building stronger relationships with producers

• Global trade and key export markets

• Automation, innovation and artificial intelligence

• Leadership lessons and opportunities for the next generation

The conversation concludes with a Fast Five, giving viewers a more personal look at Rivest’s leadership approach and his vision for Olymel’s future.