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K-State to host Beef Stocker Field Day for producers in Manhattan

Kansas State University will host the 27th annual Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 24, bringing producers and beef industry leaders together in Manhattan to share practical guidance on adapting to changes in the beef sector.

An illustration of a research farm field day with cattle pens, an outdoor meeting canopy, and a nearby serving table for attendees.

The event, organized by the K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, will run at the K-State Beef Stocker Unit at 4330 Marlatt Ave. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the program starts at 10:15 a.m. Alltech is sponsoring this year’s field day events.

Attendees can take part in expert discussions and a producer panel focused on cattle health, nutrition, and management strategies. A barbecue brisket lunch, refreshments, and extras—including posters featuring recent research—are included.

Registration costs $30 per person if completed by Thursday, Sept. 10, and increases to $40 per person after that date or at the door. For more information, contact Katie Smith at 785-532-1267 or by email, or visit the KSU Beef website.