Kansas Livestock Association Update

This year's Kansas State University cattlemen today will be held virtually the event is scheduled for March 5 and will begin at 9:30 am. The feature topic will center around the pandemic's impact on the beef supply chain. Jason Lusk, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University will highlight the effect COVID-19 has had on the US beef industry. Jason Rumley and Robert Norris both with Radian Group will focus on the processing retail and foodservice segments. K-State Extension meat science specialist Liz Boyle will wrap up this topic by giving a presentation on the pandemic's impact on small Kansas processors. Sandy Johnson k state livestock production specialist also will be on hand to discuss reproductive technology, resources, and tools available to producers. Registration for cattlemen today is free and can be completed at ASI. ksu.edu The 2021 Stockman's dinner has been postponed Be sure to watch the K state Animal Sciences and industry Facebook page or their website. For date, location, and registration information. KLA member Pat Coons of Burdick will be honored as this year's Stockman of the year.