Global Markets to the Ranch Gate: Forces Shaping Livestock Markets in the Future

Global markets, consumer demand, processing capacity, cattle supplies, feed costs, and evolving procurement strategies are all influencing what cattle are worth and where the opportunities lie.

Join the Western Ranch Management Academy for two days of practical insight into the forces shaping livestock markets from the global level all the way to the ranch gate. Industry leaders representing cattle markets, ranch management, feedlots, beef processing, retail procurement, and meat science will share their perspectives on where the industry is headed and what producers should be watching.

Participants will gain a better understanding of cattle market trends, the signals buyers and processors are responding to, changing expectations throughout the beef supply chain, and how ranchers can position their operations for the years ahead.

Featured speakers include:

Randy Blach – CEO, CattleFax
Nevil Speer – BEEF Magazine
Brett Crosby – MBA Cowboy
Race King – General Manager, Matador Ranch, Dillon, Montana
Dr. Casey Maxwell – Operations Analyst, Cactus Feeders, Amarillo, Texas
Guthrie Newell – Agri Beef, Cattle Procurement
Grant Keenen – Walmart, Director of Meat and Cattle Procurement
Dr. Glen Dolezal – Retired Cargill Meat Scientist
Dr. Paul Beck – Oklahoma State University Extension
Matthew McQuagge – CattleFax Analyst
Steve Williams – Cattle Procurement, JBS Beef USA

Western Ranch Management Academy

About the Academy

Utah State University Extension has joined with Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) to establish an ongoing ranch management seminar series focused on the Intermountain West. The series will provide high-quality educational opportunities for ranchers and allied industry professionals.

WRMA seminars will each cover topics critical to the long-term success of ranching in the Intermountain West. Experts on specific topics will present material designed to provide the attendees with a working knowledge of the subject in an interactive setting. Ranchers will have the opportunity to network with subject-matter experts and other producers looking to improve their operations.

Ranchers and allied industry professionals will benefit from this deep dive into all facets of successful ranch management. To accommodate an intimate learning environment, class sizes will be limited.

For additional information go to:

https://qanr.usu.edu/wrma/

Here's what our attendees are saying:

“Credit to you for putting together an extraordinary program with the ‘rock stars’ of the cattle feeding industry, particularly in the Northwest. The program was informative, thought provoking, and immediately useful and applicable to cow–calf producers, stocker operators, and feedlot management. It was truly possibly the best and most useful program that I've attended in my professional career (and that would be a bunch by now!). The venue was superb, with accessible, close parking and a comfortable room with good acoustics. My only concern would be that it will quickly become ‘standing room only’ if you continue to provide such an outstanding program! Please put us on the mailing list for future courses.”

— Dr. Breck Hunsaker, DVM, Ph.D., Rancher, Veterinarian and Feedlot Health & Management Services Lead

“I thought the meeting was outstanding. There was valuable information from all speakers that pertained to both large and smaller operators. The level of technicality was appropriate. Overall, I thought the program was incredible and I gained valuable insights from attending. I appreciate the opportunity to be there. I grabbed a card with the upcoming schedule and will pass that on to my team. Good stuff you are putting out!”

— Trey Patterson, CEO, Padlock Ranch Co., Sheridan, Wyoming

Have questions? Contact Resha Whitaker:

Resha.Whitaker@usu.edu

801-554-0609

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact resha.whitaker@usu.edu or 801-554-0609 prior to the event.