I-29 Moo University

The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar Series continued on August 26, 2026 featuring Dr. Dathan Smerchek where he discussed the effect of growth enhancing technology on mineral requirement in beef cattle.  Dr. Dathan Smerchek is an Assistant Professor in Animal Science at Iowa State University, his appointment is primarily research focused. 

 Dr. Derrell Peel with Oklahoma State University, will cover the current cattle supply and demand fundamentals and expectations for prices, production and cattle inventories for 2026 and beyond with a special focus on the BXD aspect of the market.  Derrell Peel is the Charles Breedlove Professor of Agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics.  This webinar was recorded on July 16, 2026. 

 The June Beef on Dairy Dialogue webinar series continued on June 16, 2026 featuring Kendall Swanson, professor of beef production systems in the Department of Animal Sciences at North Dakota State University, and he offered cattle producers an in-depth look at key physiological factors that affect calf performance and feed efficiency.