Conference Schedule
2022 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference
Saturday, January 22nd, 2022 – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2022 CCCC Speakers and Schedule
9:00-9:10am – Welcome & Opening Comments (Theater)
9:10-10:00am – General Session 1: Dr. Bob Hough, beef cattle historian (retired)
“The History of the US Beef Industry”
10:05-10:55am – General Session 2: Bryce Schumann, Shu-Lar Herefords
“Genetic Selection for Feed Efficiency: A Progress Report”
11:00-12:00am – General Session 3: Rob Sharkey, Shark Farmer TV / Podcast
Ag Advocacy, Generational Transfer
12:00-1:00pm – Lunch with Iowa Dignitaries
1:00pm-3:00pm – General Session 4 – Panel Discussion: The Beef Supply Chain
Ross Havens, Nichols Farms (Seedstock Supplier)
Bryce Schumann, Schu-Lar Herefords (Seedstock Supplier)
Tim Parks, DVM, Merck Animal Health
Tony Latcham, Risk Management
Doug Claussen, High Choice Feeders
Afternoon Sessions
2:15-3:05/3:10-4:00pm – Break-out Session 1: Denise Schwab, ISU Extension & Outreach
“Using Annual Forages to Fill the Grazing Gap”
2:15-3:05/3:10-4:00pm – Break-out Session 2: Producer Speaker, Jason Wells – Wells Organic Dairy
“Using Forages to Transition to Organic Production”
2:15-3:05/3:10-4:00pm – Break-out Session 3: Garland Dahlke, Iowa Beef Center
“Swath Grazing: A Winter Feeding Strategy”
2:15-3:05/3:10-4:00pm – Break-out Session 4: Iowa Cattlemen’s Association
Topics for Membership