It has been shown that mycotoxins can have a detrimental impact on animal health and performance. Year-to-year differences in mycotoxin type and levels can vary greatly due to weather patterns and agronomic practices. During this webinar, Dr Max Hawkins will explore the results of the recently completed Alltech 37+® harvest analyses, which evaluated the presence of mycotoxins in several crops across Ohio. 

Hear from OCA staff member and Ted Wiseman from the OSU Extension Beef Team as they cover opportunities for beef producers available at the 2022 Farm Science Review. Maps, tickets and more information about FSR can be found here.

Hear from Dr. Andreas Eleftheriou as he talks about a producer focused tick study within the state and tick biosecurity information for people and their livestock. The presenter will talk about the epidemiology, biology, ecology and management of ticks relevant to veterinary and public health. 

Hear from guest speaker Mary-Thomas Hart, environmental counsel for NCBA, as she discusses the SEC proposed rule requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their scope 1 (direct), scope 2 (energy/electricity), and scope 3 (supply chain) greenhouse gas emissions. For large publicly traded companies that process or sell beef, emissions from cattle production will be included under scope 3. This could negatively impact the beef and cattle supply chain.

Join the grassroots campaign and tell the SEC to stick to regulating Wall Street, not Main St., by sending a letter to the SEC Chairman here: https://p2a.co/1h5ciek

Casey White, entomologist and director of product development for Central Life Sciences, discusses how to develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management Program and goes over what tools are available to help fight flies.

Bill Tom, director of the State Fair's beef department, covers all things state fair including deadlines, breeding session, market session, the commercial cattle show and more. More questions about this year's State Fair? Contact Bill at [email protected].

Stan Gehrt, professor of wildlife ecology at OSU discusses the history of coyotes in Ohio & introduce a new multi-year study of coyote-livestock conflicts in the state. To be involved in the coyote research study, email [email protected]. or call 614-300-0754.

Andrew Montoney, USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services and Thomas Butler, Wildlife Biologist for WS discuss the conflicts with black vultures and cattle producers in the state, teach different management and prevention practices and further explain the new sub-permitting process from the USDA Wildlife Services through ODNR. 

Contact Info: Tommy Butler - [email protected], 614-993-3449
Andy Montoney - [email protected]

Dean Kreager, OSU Extension, discusses the best practices for utilizing artificial insemination as well as challenges encountered in working with small herds.

Special guest, John Werkman, Chief of the Business Services Division for Ohio Department of Development, explains what the Ohio Meat Processing Grant Program is, who is eligible and how to apply. For more information about the grant, contact [email protected].

Special guest, Garth Ruff, beef cattle field specialist for OSU Extension, gives an update on OSU Extension Beef Team projects, shares some resources for producers and highlight upcoming beef education opportunities scheduled in early 2022.

Selling freezer beef direct to the consumer is all the rage these days, but are you keeping it legal? Whether it is a side hobby or your family's main source of income, be sure you are being ethical in your direct marketing practices. Hear from our guest, Peggy Hall, director of the Agricultural and Resource Law Program at Ohio State as she dives into licensing for processors and producers, meat labels, zoning, product liability, and premises liability.

A simple definition of “risk management” is making an “unknown” a “known “.  With cattle prices at very attractive levels, are you leveraging today’s values against future uncertainties?  There are marketing tools that can help you and this short seminar will explore the possibilities! Tune in to hear from Tim Shank, Independent Agribusiness Consultant & Farmer.

This month's Cattlemen's Academy LIVE webinar dives into the structure of the Beef Checkoff and the programs implemented to drive the demand for beef with special guest Allan Robison, Champaign County cattle farmer, member of the Ohio Beef Council and Region 1 Vice President for the Federation of State Beef Councils.