21st Annual HOLT CAT® Symposium on
Excellence in Ranch Management
Reducing Exposure in a Rapidly Changing Business



Date

November 7-8, 2024

Fees

$150

Location

1050 W. Santa Gertrudis Ave
Kingsville, Texas 78363


  • Summary

    As the pace of the beef business quickens, exposures will appear with less time to react. Identifying and preparing for risks will be essential for sustaining the business. Speakers will cover topics ranging from natural resource and labor management to managing price risk and diversification as we take a look at the bigger picture of the beef industry. Join us as we host the 21st Annual Holt Cat® Symposium on Excellence in Ranch Management.

2024 Speakers


Aaron Berger

Exposure Comes from Every Direction
Beef Extension Educator,
Nebraska Extension

Jeff Goodwin, PhD

Erosion of Natural Resources
Director, Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management;
Texas A&M University

Diane Charlton, PhD

Labor Limitations
Associate Professor,
Montana State University

Phil George, PhD

People and Infrastructure Require Management
Production Director
Beef & Lamb Operations,
Miratorg Agribusiness Holding



Walt Keeling

Beef - The Big Picture
VP for Risk Management,
Cobalt Cattle Company

 

Ron Rowan

Managing Price Risk: Stories of Success... and Shortfalls
Retired Director of Risk Management,        Beef Northwest Feeders

Darren Bevans

Diversification is Essential
General Manager,
Deseret Cattle and Timber

Molly McAdams, PhD

The Endless Pursuit To Strengthen
Beef’s Reputation
Executive Vice President,
Texas Beef Council

 

Past Symposium Topics have included:

2023: Drought Recovery and High Cattle Prices: Making the Right Decisions Now
2022: Ranching in the 21st Century
2021: Sustainable Ranching: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
2020: The Future of the Wildlife Enterprise: Applying New Knowledge and Tools
2019: The Future of Beef Marketing: Technology and the Changing Consumer
2018: Horse Program Success on Working Ranches: Strategic and Operational Decision Making
2017: Succession Planning: Transitioning Ranch Ownership and Management


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700 University Blvd., MSC 137
Kingsville, Texas 78363
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