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CattleCon24 in Orlando - A Blend of Industry Insights and Family Fun

CattleCon24 is gearing up to welcome cattle producers and their families to Orlando from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2024. This event is a perfect blend of industry education and family enjoyment. The pre-event Grazing Management Workshop on Jan. 30 will offer valuable insights into pasture management and technology. 

The conference kicks off with Buzz Brainard and includes an inspirational talk by former football player and magician Jon Dorenbos. Expert speakers like futurist Jim Carroll will address the Beef Quality Assurance program, sharing insights on the cattle industry's future. 

Highlights include CattleFax's U.S. & Global Protein and Grain Outlook Session and the 31st annual Cattlemen’s College, focusing on innovative agricultural topics. The event also features updates on D.C. issues and a Sustainability Forum. 

Entertainment is a key aspect of CattleCon24. Attendees will enjoy performances by Anna Sponheim, Paul Bogart, and The Bellamy Brothers. The event's trade show area spans over eight acres, showcasing numerous exhibitors. 

Important meetings for NCBA policy and Beef Checkoff programs will also occur, involving various industry stakeholders. Additional perks include discounted tickets to local theme parks and cruise options. 

For cattle producers, Cattlemen’s College offers the Rancher Resilience Grant, covering registration and accommodation for the first 75 applicants. Don't miss this opportunity to gain industry insights while creating lasting family memories at CattleCon24. 


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At Ewetopia Farms, we do a lot of wrapping hay for the reasons listed in today's vlog. However, there is always discussion on when you should actually wrap hay, what the various moisture counts mean for the creation of your sheep feed, how much wraps should you use, and when can you start to feed it. The answers to these questions are numerous and varied, but in layman's terms, we try to simplify the answers and give you different options depending on the individual needs on your sheep farm, or any farm for that matter, although our knowledge applies to our experience feeding sheep who are much less tolerant of poor quality feed than other livestock..