SW MO Beef Cattle Conference Set for Feb. 27 in Springfield

Jan 22, 2026

“Heifer development, cattle health and taxes are important to cattle producers,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University (MSU) to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on a variety of current topics in the cattle industry.

“The conference will be on Feb. 27 at the Christopher S. Bond Learning Center at the Darr Agricultural Center, which is part of the Darr Agriculture College at MSU,” says Davis. This facility is at 2401 South Kansas Expressway, Springfield. The conference will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and lasts throughout the day.

“This conference will discuss many current topics in the cattle industry with the goal of providing education to make cattle operations successful,” says Davis.

Topics and presenters

Heifer development nutrition. Adam McGee, assistant professor in animal science, MSU.
Financial considerations related to buying versus raising replacement heifers. James Mitchell, assistant professor and extension economist, University of Arkansas
Hot topics in beef cattle health. Craig Payne, extension veterinary director, MU Extension
Cattle operation tax implications due to political policies. Wesley Tucker, agribusiness field specialist, MU Extension.

Source : missouri.edu

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