Hemphill beef cattle conference celebrates 10 years of excellence
The 2025 Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference is scheduled for April 29 to 30, at the Jones Pavilion in Canadian, Texas.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s conference carries the theme “Happy Days Are Here Again,” reflecting optimism following last year’s challenges from the Smokehouse Creek Wildfire in the Texas Panhandle.
With plentiful fall moisture, winter snow and a historic cattle market, there is much to celebrate within the beef industry. This milestone event will feature nationally renowned beef cattle experts, ranchers, range and cattle specialists, meteorologists, market analysts, and industry leaders. Additionally, attendees can enjoy an agribusiness trade show, showcasing the latest innovations and services for the beef cattle industry.
The keynote speaker is Daniel Owolabi, Wooster, Ohio. Owolabi’s presentation promises to inspire, educate and share valuable insights with conference participants. He is a best-selling author with his latest book “Authentic Leadership”.
Confirmed speakers
Other confirmed speakers include: Troy Applehans, CattleFax, Denver, Colorado; Matt Makens, Makens Weather, Castle Rock, Colorado; Colin Woodall, CEO, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Denver, Colorado; John Stika, president, Certified Angus Beef, Wooster, Indiana; Donnel Brown, owner, RA Brown Ranch, Throckmorton, Texas; Dr. Randall Spare, DVM, Ashland Veterinary Services, Ashland, Kansas; Tom Fanning, CEO, Pratt Cattle Feeders, Pratt, Kansas; Ben Weinheimer, CEO, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Amarillo, Texas; Robby Kirkland, chairman, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Vega, Texas; Amy Kirkland, board of directors, Texas Beef Council, Vega, Texas; Morgan Treadwell, Texas A&M AgriLife range specialist, San Angelo, Texas; and Jason Smith, Texas A&M AgriLife area beef cattle specialist, Amarillo, Texas.
Capital Farm Credit serves as the title sponsor for this year’s conference. Attendees can look forward to an engaging program, including expert presentations, a trade show, and three beef meals, featuring Certified Angus Beef, the focus breed organization for the conference.
Registration details
The cost of the program is $175 a person and $150 for a spouse.
To register or for more information including speaker biographies and schedule, visit www.hemphillcotxbeef.com. Additional information is available from Andy Holloway at [email protected] or call (806) 323-9114.
