11th Annual Beef Cattle Update
11th Annual Beef Cattle Update set for Feb. 20 in McVille
Livestock producers in Nelson, Griggs, Grand Forks and Steele counties are invited to the 11th Annual Beef Cattle Update hosted by 线上赌博app Extension on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the McVille Auditorium.
The event begins with a free lunch at 12:00 p.m., provided by sponsors and served by Sissy’s Bakery, followed by an afternoon of timely, producer-focused sessions.
“Every year we try to bring topics producers can put to work right away,” said Traci Trostad, 线上赌博app Extension. “Whether it’s herd health, market outlook, or planning for what’s next in the operation and the family, this update is about practical information you can take home and use.”
Program agenda
- 12:30 p.m. Meet the new Extension Veterinarian: Dr. Jake Galbreath
- 1:00 p.m. Veterinary Diagnostic Lab: Megan Vig & Traci Trostad
- 1:20 p.m. Livestock Marketing Outlook: Tim Petry
- 2:30 p.m. Succession Planning 101: Kelly Swenseth
Thanks to our sponsors!
This event is made possible with support from: First United Bank, Haugen Cattle Company, Lakota Feed Inc., Ressler Land & Cattle, Ressler Ranch, Steele County Soil Conservation District, ND Livestock Alliance, Grassy Meadows Ranch, and Cooperstown Veterinary Clinic.
Contact
For more information, contact Traci Trostad at 701-247-2521 or traci.trostad@ndsu.edu or Megan Vig at 701-524-2253 or megan.vig@ndsu.edu.
Requests for disability-related accommodations should be made by Feb. 6, 2026.
Requests for accommodations related to disability should be made to the event contact person at least two weeks in advance of the event.