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Serious about livestock production? Then don’t miss the best producer program in the U.S. Hear the country’s best on beef cattle, horses, sheep, meat goats, stock dogs, forages and more. Cassie Fish, speaks Friday night after a free meal at 6. See the latest ag products at the trade show. Check out the photo contest winner. Doors open at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville at 4 pm, December 6 and again at 8 am, Saturday, December 7. Educational programs throughout the day Saturday and even a free lunch. The Missouri Livestock Symposium. Nothing better. Guaranteed. Go to missourilivestock.com or call 660-665-9866 for program information.
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Don’t miss the 2024 Missouri Livestock Symposium at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville. Touted as one of the country’s best agricultural programs and everything is free: big name speakers, free meals, no cost to attend, special attractions, great trade show. If you have an interest in cattle, sheep, goats, horses, stock dogs or forages - this is the place to be. Other great consumer oriented programs and speakers as well. Doors open 4 pm Friday, December 6 and 8 am Saturday, December 7. See entire program at missourilivestock.com or call 660-665-9866 for program information.
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We have it all right here in Missouri. 30 nationally known speakers on all livestock species. The latest on animal health and management, horse training, estate planning, beef for the holidays, a free trade show and free meals beginning Friday night at 6 pm. Cassie Fish keynotes Friday night. It’s all free. No registration needed. Doors open at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville Friday, December 6 at 4 pm and again at 8 am Saturday December 7th. For more details, go to missourilivestock.com. or call 660-665-9866
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The nationally acclaimed Missouri Livestock Symposium opens at 4 pm Friday, December 6 and runs 8 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 7. Location: William Matthew Middle School, Kirksville. Cassie Fish speaks Friday night. On Saturday big names like Dr. Eric Bailey, Equine Expert Ken McNabb, Richard Winters and other experts on sheep, meat goats, horses, and stock dogs. Additional programs on Estate Planning and training your stock dogs. No cost to attend the Symposium and trade show. Check out missourilivestock.com or call 660-665-9866 for more info.
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Beef producers will learn how to manage production challenges at the 25thannual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman.
Farmers and ranchers will learn the value of management and marketing at the Symposium, December 6 and 7.
Zac Erwin, MU Extension Livestock Specialist and Symposium vice-chair, says “Industry dynamics are in a period of rapid change and producers need to make decisions now that will have long-lasting impacts and our beef speaker lineup will address many of the issues important to beef producers.”
Rachel Hopkins, University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist in Agribusiness will talk about “Stocker Financial and Production Tracker Tool.”
Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri Director of Veterinary Extension, will talk about “Emerging Issues in Beef Cattle Health.”
Dr. Eric Bailey, University of Missouri Extension State Beef Specialist, will talk about “Building Resilience in your Beef Cattle Operation through Diversifying Grazing Enterprises.”
Dr. Jamie Courter, University of Missouri Extension State Beef Genetics Specialist, will discuss “Genetics for a Better Cow Herd.”
Erwin adds, “There are other notable Beef Topics in other sections of our lineup as well, discussing managing winter feeding and cow costs.”
Erwin continues, “The economic environment we are currently in as an industry has producers making decisions that have historically high nominal dollar amounts attached to them, and making informed decisions will have significant impacts moving forward.”
The Missouri Livestock Symposium has an agricultural trade show open during the two days.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium meets at Matthew Middle School, 1515 Cottage Grove. The hours are 4 to 10 pm. Fri. Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
In addition to sessions on beef, others are on horses, sheep and market goats. Other topics are forages, stock dogs and farm succession planning. Multiple tracks go at the same time.
Keynote speaker Cassandra Fish will speak on Friday night on “Cattle Market Outlook: How the Industry has Changed.”
The program is free, with no advance registration. The Symposium offers a complimentary beef dinner, at 6 p.m. Friday and complimentary lunch on Saturday. Meals are sponsored by Missouri commodity groups. A volunteer symposium committee organizes the event.
Program is free in large part to the Platinum level sponsors University of Missouri Extension, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, KTVO Studios, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, NEMO Feed, LLC and the Missouri Beef Industry Council.
Details and additional sponsors are on the internet at www.missourilivestock.com. Or ask at Adair County MU Extension Center, 660-665-9866, or Mathes at 660-341-6625.
The Symposium draws visitors from across Missouri and nearby states.
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Livestock Symposium is proud to announce Ashley McCarty as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Livestock Achievement Award. This esteemed recognition celebrates her dedication to advancing agriculture and significant contributions to the Missouri farming community.
Ashley McCarty serves as the Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care, an organization that unites the agricultural community to advocate for the farmers and ranchers who sustain local economies. Under her leadership, the Agri-Ready County Designation program has flourished, with 73 counties across Missouri now recognized for their commitment to agricultural enterprise and workforce readiness.
Nestled in the rolling Green Hills of north Missouri, the McCarty family operates a century-old farm that exemplifies a commitment to quality livestock management. The McCarty Cattle Company specializes in grazing Red Angus cows, annually marketing feeder calves and high-quality replacement heifers. For over a decade, they have successfully sold farm-raised beef directly to loyal customers, offering a range of options from whole to eighths of beef, reflecting their dedication to community and quality.
In addition to their agricultural endeavors, Ashley and husband Pat McCarty are a proud rodeo family, with their three sons competing at national levels on the youth, Junior High and High School Rodeo circuits.
Ashley McCarty’s involvement extends beyond their farm. Through Missouri Farmers Care, she has led initiatives such as the Drive to Feed Kids, which has successfully raised resources for over 13 million meals for food insecure Missouri families since 2017. Additionally, they support local FFA programs, helping to implement “Agriculture Education on the Move™” initiative, bringing agricultural literacy to one sixth of Missouri’s third graders annually.
With a background in agricultural policy and leadership, Ashley’s influence extends across various agricultural organizations, including her role as Legislative Chair of the Adair-Schuyler Farm Bureau and as chairwoman of the Missouri Clean Water Commission, representing agriculture, industry and mining. Her work is marked by a collaborative spirit and a commitment to advancing the agricultural sector in Missouri.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium will formally honor Ashley McCarty during its annual event in Kirksville, Mo, Friday December 6th. The Livestock Symposium will also have a complimentary beef dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, December 6. Cassandra Fish from Amarillo, Texas will be the keynote speaker.
Zac Erwin, MU Extension Field Specialist in Livestock and Symposium vice-chair, says, “We are excited to honor Ashley’s dedication and leadership to Missouri agriculture. Ashley is an extremely deserving recipient of the Livestock Achievement Award and our first female recipient.”
The Missouri Livestock Symposium meets at the William Matthew Middle School, 1515 S. Cottage Grove in Kirksville, MO. The hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
If you're serious about livestock production, don't miss our lineup of nationally-known speakers covering timely topics, and our large agricultural trade show on Saturday, December 7. The Symposium offers a sponsored lunch on Saturday, courtesy of your Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri commodity groups.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Livestock producers will have an opportunity to learn about a variety of forage related topics at the 25th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, chairman.
Zac Erwin, MU Extension Livestock Specialist and Symposium vice-chair, says “The forages speaker lineup this year includes a familiar and frequently requested name in the world of forage management. Jim Gerrish will be returning to the Missouri Livestock Symposium for the 25th annual event.” Erwin continued, “Jim is the type of speaker who possesses a wealth of hands-on experience and his rapport with producers is second to none. Anyone who manages forage production will find it a worthwhile time investment to attend Jim’s lectures.”
Gerrish will have three different presentations scheduled on Saturday, each will carry a unique message. The three presentations are titled “Creating Excellent Pasture from the Soil Up”, “Managing Beef Cow Costs” and “Seven Things I Have Learned.”
Rounding out the 2024 Forages Track will be University of Missouri Extension Field Specialist Rusty Lee. Lee’s presentation will focus on integrating Milo into your winter-feeding toolbox.
In addition to sessions on forages, there will be educational tracks on beef cattle, horses, sheep, and market goats. Additional sessions on stock dogs, horticulture and farm management will also be offered. Tracks run simultaneously, so attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends to help capture the most out of the multiple sessions.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium will be held December 6th and 7th at the William Matthew Middle School, 1515 Cottage Grove, Kirksville MO. Doors to the Symposium will be open 4 to 10 p.m. Fri. Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The Symposium has an agricultural trade show open during the two days.
There is no cost to attend the Missouri Livestock Symposium and no advance registration required. The Symposium offers a free beef dinner, at 6 p.m. Friday and a free lunch on Saturday. Meals are sponsored by Missouri commodity groups. A volunteer symposium committee organizes the event.
The Symposium is free thanks to many sponsors, including Platinum level sponsors University of Missouri Extension, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, KTVO Studios, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, NEMO Feed, Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling, and the Missouri Beef Industry Council.
Details and additional sponsors can be found at www.missourilivestock.com. Questions can also be directed to the Adair County MU Extension Center at 660-665-9866, or Garry Mathes at 660-341-6625.
The Symposium draws visitors from across Missouri and nearby states.
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Cassandra Fish, a livestock and meat industry expert, will be the keynote speaker on Friday evening, December 6th at the 25th annual Missouri Livestock Symposium, says Garry L. Mathes, committee chairman.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium is the premier educational event and trade show for livestock producers and is held December 6 and 7 at the William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville, MO.
Zac Erwin, MU Extension Field Specialist in Livestock and Symposium vice-chair, says, “We are excited to bring Cassandra to the Missouri Livestock Symposium.” Erwin adds, “Cassandra is an engaging speaker with a comprehensive knowledge of the livestock and meat industry. As farm level prices rise, so does risk and Cassie offers a variety of beef industry-related services to strategize and analyze the risk to your business effectively.”
Cassandra is a thirty-year professional in the livestock and futures industries. She furnishes analysis, advice, risk assessment, and order execution to cattle feeders, meat packers, end-users, and futures traders. You may already be familiar with Cassie’s perspective; her daily column, The Beef, is read and relied on by thousands of industry professionals in more than thirty countries.
A Kansas State University graduate, Cassandra was raised on a third-generation Missouri farm. She has always been a part of the agriculture industry. As a Senior Risk Management Executive with Tyson Fresh Meats, Cassie managed the company’s cattle feeding interests and oversaw all risk management activities for forward livestock and meat contracts. She was also a member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Erwin adds, the Missouri Livestock Symposium focuses on finding the leading experts in their respective fields to help educate farmers, ranchers, and the public on issues that affect all livestock production, and we are excited to bring Cassandra Fish to Kirksville in December.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium meets at the William Matthew Middle School, 1515 S. Cottage Grove in Kirksville, MO. The hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
If you're serious about livestock production, don't miss our lineup of nationally-known speakers covering timely topics, and our large agricultural trade show. The Symposium offers a complimentary beef dinner, at 6 p.m. on Friday and a sponsored lunch on Saturday, courtesy of your Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri commodity groups.
Program is free in large part to the Platinum level sponsors: University of Missouri Extension, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, FCS Financial, KTVO Studios, NEMO Feed, Pepsi-Cola Memphis Bottling, and the Missouri Beef Industry Council.
Event details and additional program sponsors are on the internet at www.missourilivestock.com, or ask at Adair County MU Extension Center, 660-665-9866, or Mathes at 660-341-6625.
The Symposium draws visitors from across Missouri and nearby states.
Local livestock producers who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the livestock industry are asked to apply for an award recognizing their accomplishments. The Missouri Livestock Symposium is currently accepting applications for the Missouri Livestock Achievement Award.
Eligible applicants can be producers of livestock, agribusiness personnel, agency personnel, or agriculture educators in the state of Missouri. Other parties who have been long-time supporters of the Missouri livestock industry will also be considered.
According to the committee chairman, Garry Mathes, this award recognizes livestock leaders from across the state.
Vice-chairman, Zac Erwin states “We know there are individuals, business and agency personnel, and educators that have made tremendous contributions to the livestock industry in this state and beyond, and we want to recognize them for their career achievements.”
The selected applicant will become a member of the Missouri Livestock Symposium Hall of Fame and will be inducted during the Friday evening program of the Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 6, 2024.
The award nomination form can be found at https://missourilivestock.com/achievement-award, by emailing missourilivestock@gmail.com and requesting the form, or by contacting the Adair County MU Extension office at 660-665-9866. Nominations are due September 1, 2024.
The Missouri Livestock Symposium is December 6 & 7, 2024 at the William Mathew Middle School. Go to missourilivestock.com or our Facebook page @MissouriLivestock for more details.
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