Ranching 101 seminars give participants practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching or land ownership.
While these seminars are designed for people starting off in the ranching business or looking to improve their existing operation, anyone interested in the cattle business is invited to attend. A series schedule is listed below.
All programs are held virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Ranching 101 is free to members, and registrations for virtual webinars can be made below.
Upcoming Webinars:
November 21, 2023
Optimizing Calf Health
December 12, 2023
Cow Talk – Sharing Our Industry with Others
January 16, 2024
Health Schedules for Herding Success
February 20, 2024
Top Tricks to Negotiating an Alternative Energy Contract
March 19, 2024
Preparing Pastures for Spring
April 16, 2024
Ask an Ag Accountant
May 21, 2024
Fence Facts
June 18, 2024
Trends in Direct-to-Consumer Beef Sales
July 16 , 2024
Plans that Pay: Actions Affecting Calf Prices
August 20, 2024
Beef Exports Equal Producer Profit
September 17, 2024
Shooting Season: Know Your Limits
October 15, 2024
Building a Bull Buying Budget
November 19, 2024
Feed Your Cows Cake
December 17, 2024
Planning for the Next Generation: What to Keep in Mind
Previous program presentations
2019
Farmer Guides – May
Supplementation of Beef Cattle – March
When to Call the Vet – February
Making the Diagnosis – February
Beef Herd Health – February
2019 Cattle Breeds, Heterosis, etc. – January
Selecting the Right Replacement – January
2018
Production Record Keeping – December
Genetics and EPDs – July
Develop a Nutritional Program – June
Farm/Ranch Accounting & Tax 101 – May
Selecting the Right Replacement – February
Supplementation Basics for Cow-Calf Operations – January
2017
Ranch Record Keeping – December
Herd Health – November
Ranchers Leasing Workshop – September
Value of Known Genetics (2016) – July
Utilizing Heterosis…Planned Crossbreeding for Profit – July
Understanding and Using EPDs – July
Comparison of Owning a Bull vs. AI – July
Ranch Accounting and Analysis – May
Sample Livestock Purchase Contract – April
Market News Sources – April
Marketing 2017 – April
Nutrition – March
Beef Herd – February
Making the Diagnosis – February
When to Call the Vet – February
Selecting the Right Replacement – January
2016
Ranch Record Keeping – December
Ranch Accounting Workshop – November
Class Structure Worksheet – November
Ranch Chart of Accounts – November
Land Leasing – September
Ranchers Agricultural Leasing Handbook – September
Forage Worksheet – August
Avoid Lumps when Treating Cut Stumps – August
How to Beat Mesquite – August
Stocking Rate Decisions – August
2016 TSCRA Female Selection – July
Utilizing Heterosis…Planned Crossbreeding for Profit – July
Understanding and Using EPDs – July
Comparison of Owning a Bull vs AI – July
Value of Known Genetics – July
Livestock Marketing – April
Market News Sources – April
Sample Livestock Purchase Contract – April
Cattle Nutrition – March
2015
Nutrition – April
10 Things Every Small Producer Should Know – March
Animal Health – February
Cattle Selection and Buying Basics – January