Pen to Processor

Join us October 28th and November 3rd in Dickinson from 4 to 8 pm MDT to better understand how management decisions influence beef value.

Livestock producers, feeders, direct marketers, and others interested in better understanding how cattle are valued throughout the beef supply chain are invited to attend “Pens to Processor: Connecting Live Animals to Carcass Value,” a two-session educational program hosted by North Dakota State University Extension.

Topics covered throughout the program include the following:

• Live animal evaluation techniques
• Beef carcass ultrasound technology
• Quality and yield grade calculations
• Beef carcass grading
• Grid marketing systems
• Pricing tools and value-based marketing
• Management strategies that affect carcass merit
• Estimating carcass value using primal cut pricing

The program will utilize multiple locations, including a cattle feeding operation and a beef processing facility, allowing participants to see firsthand how cattle are evaluated at various stages of the beef production chain.

Attendance at both sessions is highly encouraged to get the most from this program!

Registration is $30 per person and is limited to 30 participants. To register call the Stark-Billings County office at 701-456-7665 by October 21.

Checks payable to: Stark/Billings County Extension