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Pennsylvania Beef Tour-Price Correction
Due to an error in calculation, the original price for the Pennsylvania Beef Tour was misquoted. The new and correct price is $350 (price per person based on double occupancy). This includes lodging, transportation and some meals.

Date of Tour
Oct. 9-12, 2008
Register today!
$100 registration due September 1, 2008

Planned Activities:

*Penn State University Beef Herd
*PA Livestock Evaluation Center Bull Test ( http://www.agriculture.state.pa.us/lec/site/)
*Peterson and Schaner, Boyertown. 200-cow commercial operation
*Weaverland Valley Purebred Angus, Blue Ball. Barb and Larry Weaver
*Lisnageer Farm, Bill and Cheryl Fairbairn. Glenmoore. Direct sales, Pasture System
*Buck Run Farm, Unionville. Grass-fed beef, Direct Marketing ( http://www.buckrunfarm.com/index.html)
*Drive by former King Ranch of Pennsylvania
*Herr Feedlots, Nottingham, PA, Herr Snack Foods by-product feeds, PA Quality Angus Beef supplier to Weis Supermarkets, Embryo Transfer program
*Gettysburg Battlefield
*Free evening: Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Track

Participants Invitation Letter and Registration Form

Sponsors Invitation Letter and Registration Form

Cornell Value Discovery, Empire Heifer Development Program, and Cornell Bred Heifer Sale

(please click on Software & Report for requirements and forms)

Below, please find a summary of three programs designed to increase the competitiveness and profitability of your operation. Whether you sell feeder cattle, finish your own beef or sell seedstock, product evaluation and marketing are key components to your success. Each of these programs has been designed and developed for the New York beef cattle industry with the goal of helping you learn more about your cattle and ultimately increase their value.
I would be happy to visit with you individually and/or provide you with contact information of past participants. With feed cost at record levels, now is the time to explore new avenues of evaluation and marketing. These programs help you do that.
PROFIT OPTIMIZATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS
a) Cornell Feedlot and Carcass Value Discovery Program
Purpose: Teach cow/calf producers the value of their calves based on performance in the feedlot and on through the packing plant. Cattle can be fed conventionally or “natural” and marketed accordingly. Calves are accepted in November and fed until their most optimal profit potential during March-July. For more information contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923.
b) Empire Heifer Development Program
Purpose: A management and marketing program for cow/calf producers to evaluate replacement heifer prospects and offer a marketing opportunity for quality heifers. Calves are accepted in November. Heifers can be bred artificially at the heifer rearing facility, or returned home for breeding. Eligible heifers can be sold in April. For more information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923.
c) Cornell Bred Heifer Sale
Purpose: To 1) add value to quality bred commercial and purebred heifers 2) supply a source of high quality commercial and purebred heifers bred to calving ease bulls and 3) provide an opportunity for Cornell undergraduate students to gain real world experience through organizing and facilitating a beef cattle sale. Sale date October 25, 2008. For more information, contact Mike Baker, Cornell Beef Specialist mjb28@cornell.edu, 607-255-5923.
NY Beef Producers Central Bull Test and Sale-Nominations due by September 15.
Purpose: To 1) compare individual performance of potential herd sires, 2) provide an opportunity for seedstock producers to market individual bulls, 3) provide a source of bulls for commercial and seedstock herds and 4) provide an educational opportunity for sellers and buyers alike. Bulls are accepted in November. Eligible bulls are sold in April. For more information contact Bull Test Managers Jason TenEyck at 315-246-1359 or Jim Brown at 315-549-8318.

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NY Beef Producers Central Bull Test and Sale
Purpose: To 1) compare individual performance of potential herd sires, 2) provide an opportunity for seedstock producers to market individual bulls, 3) provide a source of bulls for commercial and seedstock herds and 4) provide an educational opportunity for sellers and buyers alike. Bulls are accepted in November. Eligible bulls are sold in April. For more information contact Bull Test Managers Jason TenEyck at 315-539-8031 or Jim Brown at 315-549-8318.

NY Bull Test Dates