In an effort to build more resilient markets for farmers, rancher and producers, USDA is making resources available so stakeholders can be competitive in today’s marketplace.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host in-person educational events at the USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers (CCTC) at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, on July 30-31, 2024, and at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo., on August 14, 2024. While anyone can attend these events, they are targeted to cattle producers, feeders, and other stakeholders who want a better understanding of factors that contribute to the market value of cattle, and how these factors can inform marketing and production decisions.
The WTAMU event will focus on fed cattle grading and evaluation, the CME Group’s Live Cattle contract delivery specifications, carcass valuation, and USDA Market News reports and data visualization tools. The CSU event will focus on feeder cattle grading and evaluation and on USDA Market News reports and feeder cattle data visualization tools. At both events attendees will hear from USDA and industry experts and participate in live cattle evaluation demonstrations.
The USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers are designed to support producers’ understanding of the cattle industry and USDA live animal standards. Participants in these engaging events will gain an understanding of, and greater appreciation for, the interconnected processes that support the production and marketing of high-quality U.S. beef all over the world.
Pre-registration is required for the events, which are free and open to the public. Information about the events, including how to pre-register, is on the AMS website.
