Speakers: Dr. Dan Hale, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; Drew Cassens, Texas A&MUniversity; Kaylee Greiner, Texas Beef Council From beef primal to retail cuts, industry experts will demonstrate how a fullbeef carcass becomes meat items found on a grocery store counter. Don’t miss theaction in this hands-on, up-close beef cutting demonstration. Beef sponsored by

Speaker: Douglas Simmerman Join Douglas Simmerman, Southwest Ag Center Outreach Consultant, foran open discussion on tractor accidents and key safety practices. Topics includeroadway safety, preventing tractor overturns, safe use of front-end loaders and powertake-off (PTO) safety measures. Learn practical tips to protect yourself and others whileoperating ranch equipment.

Speaker: Emily Lochner, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Buying bulls and females is the foundation of any cattle operation, andcomposition matters. From reproductive indicators to hoof structure and genetics, take itall into consideration before the gavel drops on a new purchase with this live-animalsession.

Speaker: Roy Cox Watch the teamwork between a skilled cow dog and its handler as theywork together to herd and manage cattle. This demonstration highlights the importanceof efficient cattle herding for ranches, emphasizing communication, precision, and therole herding plays in livestock safety and productivity.