The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Heifer Development 3 program in Atlantic, originally set for Feb. 1st,  has been rescheduled for Monday, February 8th. The Iowa caucus and a new snow forecast for the original date of February 1st led site host ISU Extension and Outreach beef program specialist Chris Clark to reschedule the event for the following Monday.

Clark said he hopes “Rescheduling to February 8th will allow more producers to attend. We heard from several people that wanted to come but could not attend because of the caucuses. And it sounds like we may have some weather to contend with as well. We want to be accommodating and do what works best for area beef producers.”

The program will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m.  Clark says “There will be an opportunity to visit with our sponsors during that check-in/registration time prior to the actual start of the presentation. We are partnering with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), ABS Global, Accelerated Genetics, Select Sires and Merial to conduct this series and most of those sponsors will be represented at the Cass County site.”

This is the third installment of the heifer development series, building on the 2011 and 2014 programs on yearling and first-calf heifer best management practices, respectively. The focus of this year’s series is on current genetic and phenotypic selection tools that can be utilized to improve cow longevity and enhance lifetime productivity.

A catered meal will be served. The cost is $20 when pre-registered three days prior to event. (The new pre-registration deadline is February 5th.) Walk-in registration is $25 per person with no guarantee of meal.

For Registration: call 515-294-BEEF (2333) or email beefcenter@iastate.edu or contact Chris Clark at 712-250-0070 or by email at caclark@iastate.edu for more information.