BEEFMASTER BREEDERS UNITED
CONVENTION GUIDE OCTOBER 28-30, 2021 OMNI FORT WORTH HOTEL FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CONVENTION AGENDA Thursday, October 28 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
President’s Council Breakfast & Meeting - Sundance 1 Registration Desk Open - Texas Ballroom G Foyer Board of Directors Meeting - Sundance 2
Educational Seminars: 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Texas A&M Beefmaster Herd Update - Stockyards 1 Utilizing EPDs for Genetic Improvement - Stockyards 1 Overview of New RFI EPD & $FE Index - Stockyards 1
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Trade Show - Texas Ballroom G & H The Watering Hole Social - Texas Ballroom G Foyer
Friday, October 29 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cattlewomen’s Breakfast & Meeting @ Cowgirl Museum Registration Desk Open - Texas Ballroom G Foyer Trade Show Breakfast - Texas Ballroom I & J Trade Show - Texas Ballroom G & H
Educational Seminars: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Importance of Carcass Data - Stockyards 1 Beefmasters and Feed Efficiency - Stockyards 1
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Kick Off Luncheon - Texas Ballroom F General Membership Meeting - Texas Ballroom I & J Refreshment Break - Texas Ballroom I & J Foyer Seedstock Marketing Panel - Texas Ballroom I & J President’s Reception - Texas Ballroom F Foyer President’s Dinner & Dance - Texas Ballroom F
Saturday, October 30 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open - Texas Ballroom G Foyer Trade Show Breakfast - Texas Ballroom I & J Trade Show - Texas Ballroom G & H
Educational Seminars: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
CattleFax Market Outlook - Fort Worth Ballroom 6 & 7 What Can BBU Do For You? - Fort Worth Ballroom 6 & 7
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Awards Luncheon - Texas Ballroom F
WELCOME TO CONVENTION Our 60th Beefmaster Convention is here and I would like to welcome everyone to Fort Worth, Texas. Our stay at the Omni will prove to be enjoyable, relaxing and convenient to downtown activities! Amidst the many scheduled activities, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with breeders from various parts of our Beefmaster Nation. Enjoy your time in Fort Worth and at the Beefmaster Convention! - Larry Meacham, BBU President
CONVENTION COMMITTEE Bill Wilson - Bonnie Siddons - Brenda Woelfel - Carolyn WachsmannDwight Bertrand - Gary Delz - Jack Zerkle - Jennifer Halepeska Jerry Davis - Jerry Thomas - John Price - Kathy Skinner - Kay Padon Kelly Blau - Kris Fore - Lance Wright - Linda Smith - Marie Welkener Melvin Scherer - Mike Moss - Paul Gremillion - Robert Williams Ronnie Teague - Ruben Gutierrez - Tony Psencik -
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Thursday Highlights PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL BREAKFAST AND MEETING 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - SUNDANCE 1 - THIRD FLOOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - SUNDANCE 2 - THIRD FLOOR EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS STOCKYARDS 1 - SECOND FLOOR
sponsored by
B.E.E.F.
Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation
1:00 - 1:45 pm: Texas A&M Beefmaster Herd Update Speaker: Dr. Jason J. Cleere, Texas A&M University Dr. Cleere is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. He works to coordinate statewide beef cattle extension education efforts, as well as conducting regional education programs. This seminar will update the membership on the status of the Beefmaster herd that was established at Texas A&M. 2:00 - 2:45 pm: Utilizing EPDs for Genetic Improvement Speaker: Andy Herring, Ph.D., Texas A&M University Dr. Andy Herring is professor and holder of the John K. Riggs ’41 beef cattle professorship in the Department of Animal Science. He also is a member of the TAMU intercollegiate faculty of genetics. Join us for this seminar to learn more about genetically improving your cattle herd through the use of EPDs and genomics. 3:00 - 4:00 pm: Overview of New RFI EPD & $FE Index Speaker: Kari White, Genetic Evaluation Scientist Neogen GeneSeek Kari White has been working as a genetic evaluation scientist for Neogen since February 2018. Her primary responsibilities include performing routine evaluations for Neogen genetic evaluation customers, as well as doing exploratory research in novel traits for selection in beef cattle. Kari will review, discuss and answer questions on the RFI EPD and $FE Index!
THE WATERING HOLE SOCIAL MEET & GREET
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM FOYER - SECOND FLOOR Everyone is welcome to come eat, drink and visit with your sponsored by fellow Beefmaster breeders and trade show vendors! Make sure to meet new breeders and catch up with sponsored by old friends, then enjoy a night out on the town! 2 - 2021 Beefmaster Breeders United
Friday Highlights CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN THE TRADE SHOW 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Texas Ballroom I & J - Second Floor sponsored by Enjoy a delicious breakfast in our industry trade show! Make sure to visit with our vendors and see the great products they have to offer. Full list of vendors is on page 9. Trade Show: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Texas Ballroom G & H - Second Floor CATTLEWOMEN’S ANNUAL MEETING & BREAKFAST 8:30 - 11:00 a.m. - National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum All ladies attending the BBU Convention are invited to the Beefmaster Cattlewomen’s Breakfast and Annual Meeting. Transportation is provided to and from the Omni. Buses depart from the Omni at 7:30am & 7:55am to the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS STOCKYARDS 1 - SECOND FLOOR
sponsored by
B.E.E.F.
Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation
9:00 - 10:00 am: Importance of Carcass Data Speaker: Dr. Joe C. Paschal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dr. Joe C. Paschal is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Livestock Specialist stationed at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Corpus Christi, serving 37 counties. This seminar will review how to correctly use carcass data to make breeding decisions. Ask questions! 10:00 - 11:00 am: Beefmasters and Feed Efficiency Speaker: Bryce Schumann, Vytelle Seedstock Sales Director Bryce Schumann started working for Vytelle in July 2019 as the director of seedstock sales in North America. This seminar will review the value of feed efficiency in beef cattle and how Beefmaster cattle play a role. KICK-OFF LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM F - SECOND FLOOR This luncheon will feature the award winning speeches of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association: Lane Hendricks, Kayl sponsored by Tassin and Weston Brooks. Following the JBBA speeches is our key-note speaker, Danielle Beck. Danielle is the Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association in Washington, DC. 60th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas - 3
Friday Highlights GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM I & J - SECOND FLOOR REFRESHMENT BREAK 3:00 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM I & J FOYER
sponsored by
BPG
BEEFMASTER PROMOTION GROUP
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Successful Seedstock Marketing Panel Discussion 3:45 - 4:45 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM I & J - SECOND FLOOR This panel will be comprised of Trey Scherer, Collier sponsored by Farms Beefmasters and Derek Thompson, Nextgen B.E.E.F. Cattle Company. During this panel discussion we invite questions from the audience! Ask questions and come ready to be engaged in this discussion on how Beefmaster breeders can achieve superior cattle marketing!
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PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION, DINNER & DANCE 5:30 p.m. Reception - TEXAS BALLROOM FOYER - SECOND FLOOR Cash Bar will be available! 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. Dinner & Dance - TEXAS BALLROOM F Join us for a relaxing evening filled with good food, good friends and good entertainment! Enjoy a delicious filet of beef dinner and scrumptious drinks. Following dinner, we will auction off items and then dance the night away to country music by the Coby Carter Band sponsored by Rancho Tres Hijos and Frenzel & Meacham Cattle Co. sponsored by
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band sponsored by
F&M
Saturday Highlights CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IN THE TRADE SHOW 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Texas Ballroom I & J - Second Floor Enjoy a delicious breakfast in our industry trade show! Make sure to visit with our vendors and see the great products they have to offer. Full list of vendors is on page 9.
sponsored by
Trade Show: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Texas Ballroom G & H - Second Floor EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR – CATTLEFAX MARKET OUTLOOK Speaker: Kevin Good, CattleFax 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - FORT WORTH BALLROOM 6 & 7 - SECOND FLOOR sponsored by Kevin Good is the Senior Market Analyst and Manager of B.E.E.F. Corporate Accounts. His primary responsibilities include, covering the Kansas/Oklahoma fed cattle market and working with corporate partners providing information and analysis to help them make profitable management and marketing decisions. Kevin will go over cattle futures, market outlooks and sahre information that will help you make planning decisions for your cattle operation! Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation
WHAT CAN BBU DO FOR YOU? Q&A WITH STAFF 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. - FORT WORTH BALLROOM 6 & 7 sponsored by
This seminar is an opportunity for members to provide B.E.E.F. feedback on programs and allow your questions to be answered about anything Beefmaster. Bring your questions and be ready to be engaged in a great Q&A!
Beefmaster Educational Endowment Foundation
AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - TEXAS BALLROOM F - SECOND FLOOR During lunch award winners will be recognized for their contribution to the Beefmaster breed and their involvement in BBU programs. Awards will be presented to New Member of the Year, Member of the Year, Breeder of the Year, Performance Breeder of the Year and the Environmental Award winner. We will also induct two new members into the BBU Hall of Fame! sponsored by
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CONVENTION SPONSORS CORPORATE CONVENTION SPONSORS - $5,000 +
COLLIER FARMS BEEFMASTERS BEEFMASTER EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
CORPORATE SPONSORS - $3,000 + ELGIN BREEDING SERVICE LIVE OAK BBA NEOGEN SOUTH TEXAS BBA SWINGING B RANCH
EVENT ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS - $1,000 + F & M CATTLE CO. RANCHO TRES HIJOS
RANCHER SPONSORS - $1,000 +
BEEFMASTER PROMOTION GROUP COLVIN BEEFMASTERS FLYING B RANCHES GOLDEN MEADOWS RANCH L2 RANCH FRED AND JUDY LONG LONE STAR BBA REPROLOGIX ROCKING RB CATTLE CO. SOUTHEASTERN BBA
COW BOSS SPONSORS- $500 - $999
ARKANSAS BBA B AND L CATTLE – BOB AND LINDA SMITH BIG M BEEFMASTERS C&M RANCHES CENTRAL STATES BBA CENTRAL TEXAS BBA FARM AND RANCH BEEFMASTERS HERITAGE CATTLE COMPANY HILLTOP RANCH LOUISIANA BBA LOWERY BEEFMASTERS WESTERN STATES BBA 6 - 2021 Beefmaster Breeders United
CONVENTION SPONSORS RANCH HAND SPONSORS - $250 - $499
3G CATTLE SALES & CONSULTATION ANTHONY MIHALSKI AUCTIONEER & SALES MANAGEMENT BEEFMASTER BREEDERS CATTLEWOMEN BROKEN B RANCH COLLIER FARMS BEEFMASTERS DANCE CREEK BEEFMASTERS ELLIS BEEFMASTERS LAIRMORE BEEFMASTER ROBBINS CATTLE SEVEN G’S BEEFMASTERS SOUTHERN LIVESTOCK STANDARD
WRANGLER SPONSORS - $100 - $249
- K BEEFMASTERS 8 R BEEFMASTERS ANTHONY J. MIHALSKI AUCTIONEERING ARROWHEAD RANCH BIG M BEEFMASTERS BLACKLAND BEEFMASTERS BMW WELKENER BEEFMASTERS BROCK CLAY FARM BUCKNER POLLED BEEFMASTERS C&G CATTLE CO. CAIN CATTLE COMPANY CIRCLE WL BEEFMASTER COLLIER FARMS COLVIN BEEFMASTERS COOK RANCH BEEFMASTERS CUPPS C-C DANCE CREEK BEEFMASTERS DANCING G’S FARM DAVIS DOUBLE D RANCH DOUBLE TT RANCH EMMONS RANCH FARM AND RANCH BEEFMASTERS GONZALITOZ BEEFMASTER HELTON BEEFMASTERS 60th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas - 7
CONVENTION SPONSORS WRANGLER SPONSORS -
HIDDEN HOLLOW HILLTOP RANCH I-O-C BEEFMASTERS ISA BEEFMASTERS, LLC J&L RANCH J&T FARMS JLH LIVESTOCK JO RANCH JONES BEEFMASTERS KYLES BEEFMASTERS LITTLE OAKS BEEFMASTERS MCKENZIE’S BEEFMASTERS MOSS BEEFMASTERS
PAM HOFF COLVIN PSENCIK BEEFMASTERS RANCHO LOS TRES DIAMANTES RANCHO TRES HIJOS SIMMONS BEEFMASTER SKELTON FARMS SKINNER’S RAFTER S T & L BEEFMASTER TEXAS STAR - WALKER THICKETY CREEK FARM WALKER BEEFMASTER WILLIAMS CATTLE CO WOELFEL’S RED HOLLOW
CATTLEWOMEN BREAKFAST SPONSORS RANCH OWNER - $1,000 + BOB AND BONNIE SIDDONS THE NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME TOP HAND - $500 - $749 CAPITAL FARM CREDIT ELGIN BREEDING SERVICE GEORGE AND BARBARA MANNA LANDAIR, INC. (AUSTIN & JODY BROWN) WRANGLER - $200 – $499 DUSTY AND BILL CARR JUDY AND FRED LONG MARGIE AND BARNEY LOWERY HARRIET AND ANTHONY MIHALSKI, SR. MARILYN AND MELVIN SCHERER, JR. MONA AND TREY SCHERER KATHY AND DALTON SKINNER LINDA AND BOB SMITH KATHY AND RAY WALTHER DAY COWBOY/COWGIRL - $100 - $199 MARIE AND BILLY WELKENER 8 - 2021 Beefmaster Breeders United
TRADE SHOW EXHIBITORS Trade Show Hours - Texas Ballroom G & H - Second Floor Thursday, October 28: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Friday, October 29: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 30: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Continental Breakfast in the Trade Show 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Texas Ballroom I & J - Second Floor B.E.E.F. Beefmaster Breeders Cattlewomen Beef Development Group Bovine Elite Collier Farms Beefmasters Datamars Elgin Breeding Service Green Country Crop Insurance The J.C. Smith Co. Mule Barn Boutique Neogen Oklahoma State University ReproLogix Trans Ova Genetics 60th Annual Convention, Fort Worth, Texas - 9
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