Schedule of Events
*Times and Presentations are subject to change.
Friday, November 12, 2021
8:00AM (Sunflower Room)
Policy Review Meetings
(This session is restricted to KCA Members and invited experts)
Join us as members 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.
9:00 am
Guest Registration Open
Doors open to the public for the beginning of the trade show. Preregistration is encouraged online or by calling KCA at 785-238-1483. Registration is Free. Meals are an extra fee.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
U.S. Economic Miracle will Crush ‘Green New Deal’ Fraud
with Marcia Baker and Robert Baker
11:00 am to 11:45 am
Cattle 2022 Outlook: Currencies, China, & Competition
with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics & Consulting, LLC.
11:45 pm to 1:00 pm
Friday Business Luncheon
Keynote with Dr. Jim Drouillard of Kansas State University, Animal Sciences and Industry
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Drought Protections
with Steve Redd of Redd Summit Advisors
1:45 pm to 3:15 pm
Capturing the Beef Dollar: A Panel Exploring Direct to Consumer Beef Marketing
with Steve Stratford, Patrick Robinette, Bernie Hansen, Lee Robbins.
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Trade Show/Break
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
4:15 pm
Annual Membership Meeting (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 13, 2021
8:30 am
Trade Show Opens
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.
9:15 am to 10:15 am
Trace Minerals: Immunity + Reproduction + Herd Health = Profit
with Kevin Cain, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
10:15 am to 10:45 am
Trade Show/Break
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
10:45 am to 11:30 am
Protecting the Future of the Farm
with Jordan Gottlieb, New York Life Insurance
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Cattlemen's Luncheon
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Caregiver Impact on Cattle Health, Performance, and Wellbeing
with Dr. Tom Noffsinger of Production Animal Consultation
2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Trade Show/Break
Throughout the Presentation Series of the Convention, there will provide time for visiting with Trade Show Representatives, refreshing beverages, and time for networking.
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm
Independent Cattle Producer Policy Interests
A discussion exploring national issues facing the industry.'
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Social & Benefit Auction
Join us for refreshments and time to have great conversations.
7:30 pm
KCA Annual Banquet