‘Tagging the Future’ Lunch and Learn to discuss latest tech in cattle production

By Sarah Cato
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK – As Arkansas cattle producers battle high input costs and thin profit margins, an upcoming lunch and learn session will cover the latest technology available to help ranchers maximize efficiency.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Arvest Bank are working in partnership to host a series of lunch and learn sessions covering timely topics and production strategies for cattle producers in Arkansas. This second installment of the “Beyond the Fence” sessions will be held at 11:30 a.m. May 22 at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension State Office in Little Rock. Online streaming via Zoom will begin at noon.

“We’re excited to continue the Beyond the Fence Lunch and Learn sessions, and technology is an important topic for producers,” said Maggie Justice, extension beef cattle specialist for the Division of Agriculture.

TAGGING THE FUTURE – A May 22 lunch and learn will cover the latest technology available to cattle producers in Arkansas.

“There are many opportunities to implement new tech in production practices that can really save producers time and money,” said Kristen Midkiff, animal health and wellbeing specialist at for the Division of Agriculture. “We’ll cover electronic ID tags – better known as EID tags – and other precision tools that can transform herd management.”

The May 22 lunch and learn will feature Midkiff along with Loren Teague from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The session is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Those interested can register online or email mjustice@uada.edu.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your mjustice@uada.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk. To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.

‘Beyond the Fence’ Lunch and Learn to highlight herd rebuilding, cattle markets

By Sarah Cato
U of A System Division of Agriculture

LITTLE ROCK – With the national beef cow herd at its lowest level since the 1960s, an upcoming lunch and learn session will focus on herd rebuilding strategies and current cattle markets.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Arvest Bank are working in partnership to host a series of lunch and learn sessions covering timely topics and production strategies for cattle producers in Arkansas. The first installment of the “Beyond the Fence” sessions will be held March 18 at the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center in Fayetteville, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Online streaming via Zoom will begin at noon. 

REBUILDING THE HERD – The national beef cow herd is at its lowest level since the 1960s. James Mitchell will discuss herd rebuilding strategies at the March 18 "Beyond the Fence" lunch and learn sessions hosted by the Division of Agriculture and Arvest Bank. (Division of Agriculture photo.)

“We’re thrilled to partner with Arvest in delivering the Beyond the Fence Lunch and Learn sessions,” said Maggie Justice, extension beef cattle specialist for the Division of Agriculture.  “We are hoping to provide producers across the state with valuable insights and support as we work together to address the challenges they continue to face.”

The March 18 lunch and learn will feature James Mitchell, assistant professor and extension economist for the Division of Agriculture, who will discuss the benefits and costs of alternative cow herd rebuilding strategies and the current lending conditions.

The session is free to attend and lunch will be provided to those attending in person. Those interested can register online or email mjustice@uada.edu. Times and locations of future sessions will be released in the coming weeks.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact mjustice@uada.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.

To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk. To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.