Beef Roundup Webinar Series
Beef Roundup Webinar Series
This monthly webinar series of timely topics for beef
producers takes place from December through March.
Our free 60-minute webinars begin at 7:00pm CST and include time at the end for questions.
Upcoming Webinars
November 19, 2026
No More Easy Buttons: Sustainable Parasite Control Strategies
Christine B. Navarre, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM, Louisiana State University
Cattle dewormers are not working as well as in the past, and there are no new unique compounds in the pipeline. Dr. Navarre will discuss how to adapt deworming strategies to minimize economic production losses and health problems from internal parasites while preserving anthelmintic efficacy.
December 17, 2026
Red Meat Yield: A New Era
Dale Woerner, PhD, Texas Tech University
Research and advancements in imaging technology have made the opportunity for replacing the USDA Yield Grade for beef carcasses a reality. This presentation will highlight the findings of the most recent research in this space and will give insights to how the valuation of beef will change in the future.
January 21, 2027
Making the Most of Your Cow-Calf Mineral Program
Mary Drewnoski, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A successful mineral program takes more than simply putting mineral in front of the cattle. Dr. Mary Drewnoski, Beef Systems Specailist with the University of Nebraska will discuss practical ways to manage mineral intake and help ensure both cows and calves are receiving adequate supplementation.
February 18, 2027
Beyond Breeding Season: Year-Round Herd Bull Management
Sandy Stuttgen, Bill Halfman, Ryan Sterry, UW-Madison Extension Livestock Program
A bull’s performance during breeding season is impacted by care throughout the year, not just at turnout. Managing body condition, accounting for different nutritional needs of younger versus older bulls, winter care, and performing breeding soundness evaluations increase your odds for a successful breeding season. Likewise, join us as we discuss management practices that support bull fertility and longevity to optimize reproduction in your herds.
March 18, 2027
Spreadsheet Tools to Help Beef Producers Make Management Decisions
Adam Hartfiel, Bill Halfman, Casey Lobdell, Ryan Sterry, UW-Madison Extension Livestock Program
Designed to help beef producers’ decision-making, Extension Educators have developed a series of spreadsheet-based cost calculators and budgeting tools. These decision tools are designed to be user-friendly, in addition to incorporating research-based information and best management practices. This session will provide an overview of the new tools and show participants where they can be found.
April 15, 2027
Land Lease Law for Wisconsin Beef Producers
Kelly Wilfert, UW-Madison Extension
Kelly T. Wilfert is a Farm Management Outreach Specialist with a focus on legal issues impacting farms, agribusinesses, and rural communities. While Kelly does not provide legal advice, her programming aims to improve farm access to legal services by helping interpret legal concepts, regulations, and case law. She identifies strategies for managing legal risk and maintaining or improving the success of implemented legal tools.
2025-2026 Archives
About the Beef Roundup Webinar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Livestock educators will be joined by Extension Specialists recognized as industry experts from Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas State, and Iowa State, to share information on timely topics in beef production. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals in the beef industry.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinars.
About the webinar series
The Beef Roundup Webinar Series for 2026-2027 will provide insights for beef producers and industry professionals. This free series will cover a range of topics critical to the success of the beef industry, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions.
Additional Information
For more information, assistance with registering, or to request an interpreter, please contact Adam Hartfiel at adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu or call (920) 647-6560.