VISIONS FOR U.S. BEEF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

8:00-8:15 Introduction

Dr. Jim Sprinkle, University of Arizona Extension, Payson, AZ

8:15-9:00 Historical Overview of U.S. Beef Production (1870-2000)

Mr. Charlie Ball, author of the recent book "Building the Beef Industry", Amarillo, TX

9:00-9:45 Can the Cattle Industry be Structured to Lower Production Costs and be Less Capital Intense

Dr. Dave Pratt, Parson's Ranching for Profit School, Fairfield, CA

9:45-10:10 Break

10:10-10:55 New Approaches for Enhancing Grazing Productivity

Dr. Karen Launchbaugh, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

10:55-11:40 Environmental Stewardship in the Future

Dr.Mike Galyean, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

11:40-11:50 Introduction of Sponsors

11:50- 1:00 Lunch

1:00- 1:45 Future Technologies Available and Applied by the Beef Industry

Dr. Bob Bellows, USDA-ARS, Miles City, MT

1:45- 2:30 Beef Production Systems in the Future

Dr. Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef Program, Manhattan, KS

2:30 -2:50 Break

2:50- 3:30 Panel Discussion; Characteristics of a Profitable Cattle Operation

Moderator, Dr. Jack Whittier, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO

Dr. Jim Oltjen, University of California, Davis, CA

Mr. Jim Almond, Vice President & General Manager, Grierson Ranch, Hysham, MT

Dr. Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef Program, Manhattan, KS

Mr. Dennis Sun, WY

3:30- 4:00 Questions to Panel from Audience