Based on surveys responses, we know the following:

• 100% of you said that as a cattle producer you shared the responsibility for customer satisfaction of beef products.

• 80% of you planned to stop an old practice based on what you learned at BEEF 706.

• 90% planned to adopt a new practice based on what you learned at BEEF 706.

• 92% of producers said they would make or save money based on what they learned, with an average of $37/head of cattle.

Now that’s progress in the right direction and could have a huge economic impact for Texas ranchers!

 However, the most important number I want to focus on is that

100% of you said you would tell your fellow producers

about what you learned and would recommend that they attend BEEF 706.

 It’s almost time for another BEEF 706 program and we need your help!  Please spread the word by passing along this invitation to other producers who would appreciate learning more about their beef industry.  The next sessions are Jan 13-14 and 15-16, 2015.

Sincerely,

Jason Bagley
Texas Beef Council

Day 1 Rosenthal Meat Science Center

7:00 am   Meet the Buses at the Hotel

7:15 am   Arrive at the Kleberg Center TAMU Campus

Introduction and Purpose – Jason Bagley

7:30 am   Evaluation Beef Carcasses – Dan Hale

8:15 am   Live Cattle Evaluation – Jason Cleere

9:45 am   Review Cattle Harvest – Ray Riley

10:30am  Review Video of the Market Cattle – Dan Hale

10:45am  Hands-on Beef Grading – Dan Hale

11:15am  Introduction to Meat Cutting – Davey Griffin

12:15        Lunch

1;00 pm   Suit-up and Begin Fabrication

1:30 pm   Fabricate the Forequarter – led by Davey Griffin

3:30 pm   Fabricate the Hindquarter – led by Davey Griffin

5:00 pm   Load-up on Buses and Move to TAMU Beef Center

5:30 pm   Effective Stockmanship -Ron Gill

6:45 pm   Prime Rib Dinner

7:45 pm   Buses Return to Hote

Day 2 Rosenthal Meat Science Center

7:30 am   Meet the Buses at the Hotel

7:45 am   Arrive at the Rosenthal Meat Science Center

Genetic Selection Tools – Andy Herring

9:00 am    Factors Impacting Feeder Calf Quality -Ron Gill

10:00 am  Break

10:15 am  Eating Appeal of Beef – Rhonda Miller

11:30 am  Review Eval Cattle & Grid Buying Programs – Dan Hale

12:00        Lunch

12;30 pm  Finished Steer to Boxed Beef Value – Davey Griffin

1:30 pm    Program Adjourn (Buses Returns to the Hotel)

Reservations should be made by December 12, 2014.

If you would like to send this invitation to a fellow beef producer, please click on the forward link below.