Tri-State Beef Cattle Conference to be Held Aug. 5th

Jul 21, 2025


Cattle eating hay in a barn
The 17th Annual Tri-State Beef Cattle Conference will be held August 5th at the Ron Ramsey Regional Ag Center in Blountville.

Attendees can learn how to manage their stocker and cow-calf operations more effectively, as well as hear presentations on topics such as feedlot perspectives, cattle health, genomics, genetic testing, NCBA updates, the current outlook on the beef cattle market, and regional beef industry research findings.

There will also be a trade show at the conference. Participating vendors will share products and services they have available to assist producers.

Registration for the conference is $25 until July 25th and $30 afterward. In addition to the conference sessions, a steak lunch is included in the ticket.

Additional information is available at your local Extension office in Tennessee.
 

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