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Dr. Jamie Courter is your Mizzou Beef Genetics Extension Specialist

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By Jared E. Decker Many of you have probably noticed that things have been a lot less active on the A Steak in Genomics™   blog, but you probably haven't known why. In January 2021, I was named the Wurdack Chair in Animal Genomics at Mizzou, and I now focus on research, with a little bit of teaching. I no longer have an extension appointment. But, with exciting news, the blog is about to become a lot more active! Jamie Courter began as the new MU Extension state beef genetics specialist in the Division of Animal Sciences on September 1, 2023. I have known Jamie for several years, meeting her at BIF when she was a Masters student. I have been impressed by Jamie in my interactions with her since that time.  Dr. Courter and I have been working closely together the last 6 weeks, and I am excited to work together to serve the beef industry for years to come! Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from North Carolina State University and earned a master's degree in animal

Taney County Livestock and Forage Conference Set for February 27

The annual Taney County Livestock and Forage Conference has been scheduled for Thursday, February 27 at the Forsyth High School Cafeteria (Panther Pit) in Forsyth, Missouri.  This popular University of Missouri Extension program is attended by livestock producers in order to learn the latest information to manage their farms better and improve farm income.

“This long-running conference continues to equip livestock producers to better manage their operations and provide quality beef products for consumers,” said Tim Schnakenberg, University of Missouri Extension agronomy specialist based in Galena. “The program will focus on a variety of topics useful for all livestock producers.”

A planning committee from the community organized a discussion on timely management concerns for cattlemen.  Dr. Jared Decker, state extension beef specialist from Columbia will lead a discussion on how to make good beef cattle selection decisions when producers are trying to build back their herds.

Also scheduled is a presentation by Stacy Hambelton, ag business specialist from Gainesville, on how to figure the cost of retaining heifers for the beef herd.  Tim Schnakenberg will speak on how to deal with some developing weed problems in Taney County pastures.

The program will begin at 6 p.m. at the Panther Pit cafeteria at the Forsyth High School on Thursday, February 27.  A beef pot roast supper is planned at no cost to the participant thanks to local sponsors.  Sponsors include Branson Bank, First Community Bank and Peoples Bank of the Ozarks.

To reserve a meal preregistration is required by calling the Taney County Extension Center at 417-546-4431 by February 24.

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