Don't rely on luck. Trust the research.
Life is risky enough without taking chances on your herd management decisions. The Orr Beef Research Center Field Day provides you a chance to determine how the latest research can inform profitable decisions for your herd.
What to expect at this year's Field Day
Research Update Discussion led by Dan Shike, Josh McCann, and University of Illinois graduate research students
- Extending the Grazing Season Using Summer and Fall Stockpiling
- Creep Feeding Duration in Drylot Housed Cow/Calf Pairs
- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Limit Feeding
Herd Management, Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Extension
- Controlling Feed Costs in a Beef Cow/Calf Herd
Cover Crops, David Otte, Green Valley Seeds
- Cover Crop Forage Opportunities
Weather Trends and Forecast, Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist
- Climate Trends and Upcoming Weather Forecast
Registration: Attendance is limited and registration is required. RSVP via email at wmeteer2@illinois.edu
Health and Safety
- Please do not attend if you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
Biosecurity
- Please do not wear clothing or footwear which you have worn in your feedlot or pastures unless washed.
Complimentary Dinner: A boxed meal will be served
Accommodations: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Travis Meteer, wmeteer2@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.