The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service and Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service will co-host the annual Southwest Beef Symposium Wednesday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Overton Hotel and Convention Center, 2322 Mac Davies Lane, in Lubbock, Texas.
The two-day event focuses on the latest issues that impact cattle producers from New Mexico and West Texas.
“Herd reduction due to drought was widespread across the region,” said Marcy Ward, NMSU Extension livestock specialist. “Conditions have recently shifted to where producers may want to build back their herds. Therefore, the overall theme of this year’s symposium will be on herd expansion.”
First-day topics include updates on weather and economic outlooks; the dairy beef sector; and the 30-x-30 conservation policies that could impact private land owners. The second day will focus on management regarding heifer replacement considerations; retained ownership; and health management.
Registration will be $75 per person if received by Feb. 3, or $95 at the door. Checks should be made payable to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and mailed to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Banking and Receivables Department, P.O. Box 10420, College Station, TX 77842. For more information or to register for the event, visit
https://tamu.estore.flywire.com/products/southwest-beef-symposium-2023-77152.
For additional information, contact Ward at maward@nmsu.edu or 575-644-3379 or Bruce Carpenter, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, at bruce.carpenter@ag.tamu.edu or 432-336-8585.