Schedule of Events
*Times and Presentations are subject to change.
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Friday, November 13, 2020
Policy Review Meetings
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
(This section restricted to KCA Members and expert guests)
Join us as we review current KCA policy and draft potential policy pertaining to: Animal Health & Welfare, Rural Rights & Economic Development, Marketing & Trade, Country of Origin Labeling, Kansas Cattlemen’s Beef Cooperative, Beef Checkoff, and more.
Non-voting attendees will not be allowed into the meeting, but are welcome in other areas of the facility during the meeting. For information on becoming a member, please visit the "Join" section of our website or call 785-238-1483.
Guest Registration Open
Doors open to the public at 11:00 am for the opening of the trade show. Preregistration is encouraged online or by calling KCA at 785-238-1483. Registration is Free. Meals are an extra fee.
Opening Speaker
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us as we open the Convention! We will hear from KCA leadership, explore options for making the most of your convention experience, and learn about what the Junction City Community has to offer during your visit.
Friday Luncheon
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
The Cattlemen's Supper will include Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies, Rolls, Cookies, and a Cash Bar. Free entertainment will also be provided during the evening.
Animal Health & Herd Management
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Trade Show/Break
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Annual Membership Meeting
3:00 pm
(This section restricted to KCA Members ONLY)
During this time, KCA Membership will conduct their annual membership and business meeting. Non-voting attendees will not be allowed into the meeting, but are welcome in other areas of the facility during the meeting. For information on becoming a member, please visit the "Join" section of our website or call 785-238-1483.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Trade Show Opens
8:00 am
Doors open to the public at 8:00 am for the opening of the trade show. Preregistration is encouraged online or by calling KCA at 785-238-1483. Registration is Free. Meals are an extra fee.
Morning Speaker
8:15 am to 9:15 am
Morning Speaker
9:15 am to 10:15 am
TBA
Trade Show/Break
10:15 am to 10:45 am
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Live Slaughter Cattle prices and the Role Livestock, Poultry and Grains Market News Plays in the Market
10:45 am to 11:45 pm
Meet the Team from the United State's Agriculture Administration
With Mr. Taylor Cox, Field Chief, Oversees the Livestock Mandatory Report (LMR) Program within LPGMN
With Bill Worlie, Assistant Field Chief. Oversees the Cattle and Boxed Beef reporting within LMR.
Jodie Pitcock, Assistant Field Chief. Voluntary Report, New Market Analysis & Reporting Service (MARS), My Market News (MMN) and feeder cattle reporting.
The Science of Genomics
11:45 am to 12:00 pm
With Mark Tague
Genomics is a branch of molecular biology that's concerned with the structure, function, evolution and mapping of genomes (a genome being the whole compliment of genes in an organism).
Cattlemen's Luncheon
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
The Cattlemen's Luncheon will include a Fiesta Buffet of delicious Tacos, Beef Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice, Chips, Salsa, and beverage service.
Animal Husbandry
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm
With Marcia Merry Baker
TBA
Cattle Market Update
2:45 pm to 3:30 pm
Annual Cattle Market Update with Schwieterman, Inc.
Trade Show/Break
3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
Afternoon Speaker
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
With Dusty Turner
TBA
Social & Benefit Auction
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Join us for snacks, refreshments, and time to have great conversations. Following, we will have the annual KCA Benefit Auction with Guest Auctioneer Corbitt Wall.
KCA Annual Banquet
7:30 pm
The annual banquet includes a delicious Steak Medallions Dinner, Fresh Garden Salad, Baked Potato, Green Bean Almondine, Rolls, and Layered Cake. In addition to the beverage service, a cash bar.