Red Angus Convention Program

Shockley

Stanton

Nordlund Funston Paterson

Fieser Martin

Wooten

Pope

Blew

Melroe

Thursday, Sept. 14 (continued)

KEYNOTE: Janette Barnard – Prime Future Report on Elections Adjournment

Saturday, Sept. 16

Register Now for 2023 National Red Angus Convention

by Amy Wampler, RAAA Communications Intern

Cattle producers from across the nation plan to gather at the 70th annual National Red Angus Convention Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado. The three-day event will consist of keynote speakers, educational workshops, the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and plenty of fellowship.

Keynote speakers featured during the convention will discuss trending topics in the agriculture industry. From the trajectory of the animal protein industry to mental health, each speaker brings a fresh perspective to the current state of the industry.

The convention will kick off Wednesday with the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, which is open to the public, but registration is requested for meal planning. The various sessions aim to help beef producers strengthen and improve profitability of their operations. This year’s sessions will focus on “Recovery

After Drought.”

The lineup of speakers and panelists includes various influential and highly knowledgeable industry leaders who are prepared to provide cattle producers of all breeds a wealth of knowledge regarding nutrition, value-added opportunities, sustainability and more.

Wyoming farmer, author and past radio host Ron Rabou will kick off Thursday’s agenda. Rabou’s certified organic operation was recently recognized as one of three national finalists for Farm Journal’s Top Producer of the Year. Rabou speaks nationwide on different topics involving agriculture and family farm transition. His newest book, “Make Your OWN Way,” shares his personal story of breaking the mold and creating independence in American agriculture.

Todd Nash and Allison Myers, Ph.D., will provide the keynote address on Friday, Sept. 15. For years, Nash has been an active advocate in the Oregon state legislature – helping to shape policies within farming, timber, ranching and natural resource issues. Most recently, he has worked with a bipartisan coalition to pass a bill that would fund a 24/7 suicide crisis line for farmers and ranchers.

As the Oregon State University associate dean for Extension and engagement of public health and human sciences, Myers works with partners to promote community health across topics ranging from tobacco prevention to food environments, promoting

mental health and preventing deaths of despair from overdose and suicide.

The convention will conclude with keynote speaker Janette Barnard. Barnard is passionate about the intersection of animal agriculture and innovation. She writes Prime Future, a weekly newsletter for innovators in livestock, meat and dairy. She draws from her background working for Elanco, Cargill and McDonald’s Global Supply Chain. She is on the Ventures team at Merck Animal Health.

Along with the Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and general convention sessions, a unique opportunity is available for college students. The Elevate Collegiate Leadership Conference will be held Sept. 14-15. This engaging professional development experience will help students gain necessary skills to succeed in a professional environment.

The convention will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 3203 Quebec St. The deadline to reserve a room in the convention block is Aug. 10. To register for the National Red Angus Convention or reserve your hotel room, please visit RedAngus.org. //

The National Red Angus Convention will feature a top line-up of keynote speakers and Association updates and director elections.

The convention trade show gives convention attendees one-on-one time with businesses to learn about cutting-edge technology.

Denver Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium Open to Cattle Producers

by Amy Wampler, RAAA Communications Intern

The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, hosted by the Red Angus Association of America, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 13, during the National Red Angus Convention in Denver, Colorado. The event will offer beef producers of all breeds an opportunity to gain tools and knowledge to strengthen their operations.

This year’s symposium will focus on “Recovery After Drought” and provide discussion around nutrition, valueadded opportunities and sustainability. Award-winning multimedia farm broadcaster Lane Nordlund will emcee the educational event.

“We are excited to offer this free program to cattle producers during the National Red Angus Convention,” said Rachael Oliver, RAAA commercial marketing specialist. “Such a large part of the country has been impacted by weather events in the past few years and that takes a toll on the cow herd. This year’s program will provide practical and sound advice to rebuild your herd’s health, nutrition and market value after the distress of recent years.”

The symposium will kick off with a keynote address about increasing production efficiency from Rick Funston, Ph.D., University of Nebraska professor and reproductive physiologist. The topic of leveraging sustainability and value-added programs will be addressed by Doug Stanton, senior vice president of sales and business development for Where Food Comes From Inc.

Nutrition will be discussed by a panel including John Paterson, Ph.D., Multimin consultant and retired animal science professor and beef Extension specialist at Montana State University, and Brian Fieser, Ph.D., nutrition support specialist for ADM Animal Nutrition.

Jordan Shockley, Ph.D., associate Extension professor and farm management specialist at the University of Kentucky Department of Agricultural Economics, will explain carbon credits. For the past two years, Shockley’s focus has been carbon markets in the U.S. and the opportunities they provide to crop and livestock producers.

Chad Martin, vice president of cattle procurement for Tyson Foods fresh meat division, will continue the discussion around carbon markets with a keynote titled, “Carbon Credit Updated for Value-Added Programs.”

The symposium will conclude with a producer panel including C.J. Blew, Red Angus producer from Hutchinson, Kansas, and first vice-chairman of the CHS board of directors; Ronny Pope, ranch manager of River Bend Ranch in Limon, Colorado; and Steve Wooten, owner and operator of Beatty Canyon Ranch, a multi-generational cow calf enterprise in southeast Colorado.

A trade show will be open throughout the day and will feature the latest in technology, research and products from vendors across the country.

During the event, a ladies’ symposium will feature a trip to the Molly Brown House Museum, the historic home of Titanic survivor and philanthropist, Margaret Tobin Brown.

The symposium will conclude with a social hour and convention kick-off dinner. The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium and lunch are open to cattle producers from all breed interests at no cost. However, registration is requested for accurate meal preparation.

To register, please visit RedAngus.org. //

The Commercial Cattlemen’s Symposium, set for Wednesday, Sept. 13, will focus on “Recovery After Drought,” offering beef producers of all breeds an opportunity to gain tools and knowledge to strengthen their operations.