The 50-Year Fence Sponsors

The 58th Annual Beef Cattle Short Course

COLLEGE STATION – The 50-Year Fence by StaTite50 sponsored in the 58th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, on Aug. 6-8 at Texas A&M University in College Station.

A variety of cattle production management topics were presented at this year’s short course including the latest in beef cattle research and management strategies.

The general session featured a virtual tour of a U.S. feedyard and U.S. beef packing plant, a presentation on what consumers want to know about raising beef, as well as challenges and opportunities for ranchers in the next 20 years. Sessions were held at various locations on the Texas A&M campus with the main general sessions at Rudder Auditorium.

An industry trade show was held during the event, featuring more than 110 agricultural businesses and service exhibits.