Conference Schedule
2024 Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference
January 26-27, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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2024 CCCC Speakers and Schedule
9:00-9:05am
Welcome & Opening Comments (Theater)
9:05-10:00am – General Session 1:
Dr. Randie Culbertson, ISU Cow-Calf Specialist – “Cattle Selection Indexes: They Work for Warren Buffet”
10:05-11:00am – General Session 2:
Dr. Shelby Gruss, ISU Forage Agronomist – “Pastures Pay in Many Ways”
11:00-12:00am – General Session 3:
Keynote: Brian McCulloh, Woodhill Angus – “True Confessions After 40 Years in the Angus Business”
12:00-1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm – General Session 4:
Dr. Jason Nickell, MERCK Animal Health – “Sense Hub Ear Tag Technology”
Afternoon Sessions
2:00-2:45/2:45-3:30pm – Break-out Session 1:
Jesse Steffensmeier (Producer Speaker) – “Utilizing Wagyu/Akaushi High-Marbling Genetics”
2:00-2:45/2:45-3:30pm – Break-out Session 2:
Dr. Shelby Gruss, ISU Forage Agronomist – “Summer Annuals”
2:00-2:45/2:45-3:30pm – Break-out Session 3:
Garland Dahlke, Iowa Beef Center – “Swath Grazing: What It Means From the Cow’s Perspective”
2:00-2:45/2:45-3:30pm – Break-out Session 4:
Patrick Wall, ISU Beef Specialist – “Winter Cow Feeding Strategies”