This year’s Bovine Connection, scheduled for Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1-2 in the meeting room at the MSU EARC and Extension building, 1499 N. Central Ave., Sidney, promises to provide an interesting program, complete with a variety of pertinent information for cattlemen and agribusiness people. Committee members have worked hard to provide a quality program for those who attend. Richland County Extension Agent Tim Fine points out that people will certainly benefit by attending this year’s proceedings.
“The committee has obtained top notch, nationally known speakers for this event,” Fine remarks. “We will offer a diverse program that includes everything from genetics and nutrition to people management to the generation gap to the discussion of the promotion of free market principles.”
He adds, “We will cover a lot of topics during the two-day event.”
The Bovine Connection event begins with a 9:30 a.m. registration and welcome on Dec. 1 in the meeting room. Presentations begin at 10 a.m., with Steve Dittmer, Ag Freedom Foundation. talking on preserving free market principles. At 10:30 a.m., Bill Price will talk on global trade, followed at 11 a.m. by Charlene Rich, Montana Beef Council, discussing the new agricultural alliance made up of farmers and ranchers.
Following a noon lunch, presentations continue with John Paterson, Montana State University, discussing cattle response and behavior in relation to mineral supplements. A talk on implants will follow, and the day’s educational sessions will end with an extremely important talk by Curt Pate, NCBA, on stress free livestock handling.
The Thursday session of the Bovine Connection will finish up with a banquet held at the Country Club beginning with a social at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Steve Dittmer with the Agribusiness Freedom Foundation will give the address following dinner.
The Friday, Dec. 2 session of the Bovine Connection convenes at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at the Extension office meeting room. At 10 a.m., Robin Thorstenson, Bismarck State College program manager and trainer, will discuss the power of persuasion. At 11 a.m., Jim Robb, Livestock Marketing Information Center, will talk about the market update and outlook. Willy Altenberg will finish the morning sessions with an A.I. industry update.
Following a 12:45 p.m. lunch, the afternoon session will lead off with a discussion on DNA testing, followed by the return of Thorstenson to talk about generational issues. Bill Bowman, AGI president, will wrap it all up and tie together the information presented at the two-day session.
“We have an excellent program lined up,” Fine concludes. “I invite all cattle people, cattle industry people, and those interested in the cattle business to attend this two-day event.”
The Bovine Connection proceedings will cost participants $40 per individual or $75 per couple. Tickets may be purchased at the Richland County Extension office. This fee includes two days of proceedings and the Thursday evening banquet.
Anyone wishing to just attend the banquet may purchase a banquet ticket for $25 per individual. These tickets are also available at the Extension office.
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