SOUTHEAST WYOMING
BEEF SYMPOSIUM & TRADE SHOW
Schedule
November 17, 2026 | 9 am - 4 pm | Lusk, Wyoming
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Coffee and Tradeshow
Location: Tradeshow Area
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Julie Daniels
Topic: Farm and Ranch Succession Planning: Where Do You Start?
Planning for the future of your farm or ranch involves more than deciding who will inherit the land. This session will explore common challenges in succession planning, including family communication, transitioning management, and making decisions that balance the needs and interests of different family members. Participants will learn practical steps for starting the planning process and identify resources available to help navigate the transition.
About the Speaker
Location: General Area
John Hewlett
Topic: LRP-Price/Risk Management
About the Speaker
John Hewlett is a Ranch/Farm Management Specialist at the University of Wyoming and co-director of the Wyoming Growing project. He has led over 125 grant-funded projects, produced hundreds of educational resources, and delivered more than 650 extension presentations. His work in risk management, decision-making, and ag technology has earned multiple regional and national awards.
Location: Breakout Room
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Visit with vendors and sponsors
Location: Tradeshow Area
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Tyler Cozzens
Topic: Cattle Market Update
This presentation provides an outlook for the cattle market, focusing on key supply fundamentals, domestic and international demand, global trade flows, and evolving price dynamics. Discussion will highlight current market conditions, factors shaping cattle inventories and beef production, and expectations for prices in the coming year.
About the Speaker
Tyler Cozzens is the Director and Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. He has been with the LMIC since 2019 providing economic analysis for the livestock and feed sectors. Tyler received his Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Colorado State University where his research focused on the economics of animal health.
Location: General Area
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Location: General Area
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Doug Stark
John Hewlett
Matt Dockery
Panel Discussion: Mentoring the Next Generation
About the Speakers
Doug formerly served as President and CEO of Farm Credit Services of America (FCSA) from 2005-2018. He is currently the Director of the Universirt of Wyoming’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) program where he developed the Leadership Series, a set of courses focused on leadership and personal effectiveness. He currently teaches upper-level undergraduate leadership courses at UW. He also serves on the UW College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources Dean’s Advisory Board and most recently chaired the UW Foundation Board of Directors.
John Hewlett is a Ranch/Farm Management Specialist at the University of Wyoming and co-director of the Wyoming Growing project. He has led over 125 grant-funded projects, produced hundreds of educational resources, and delivered more than 650 extension presentations. His work in risk management, decision-making, and ag technology has earned multiple regional and national awards.
Location: General Area
Shelby Rosasco
Topic: Economic Considerations of Pregancy Detection
About the Speaker
Dr. Shelby Rosasco is an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Rosasco received her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Animal Science from California State University, Fresno (Fresno State). She then received a Master’s and Ph.D. from New Mexico State University in Animal Science with an emphasis in Reproductive Physiology. Her research and extension programs focus on increasing beef cattle productivity, improving reproductive performance and longevity, and enhancing producer profitability.
Location: Breakout Room
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dr. Hallie Hasel
WY State Veterinarian
Topic: Pest Management Update
About the Speaker
Dr. Hallie Hasel serves as the Wyoming State Veterinarian and leads the Animal Health Division for the Wyoming Livestock Board. Earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Missouri, her career is rooted in a deep passion for bovine health and agriculture.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Hasel worked as a mixed-animal veterinarian in western Kansas, specializing in feedlot and cow-calf operations. Her expertise eventually led her to several leadership positions within the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), most notably serving as the Director of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. Outside of her veterinary and leadership duties, she takes full advantage of her home state’s landscapes through horseback riding, hiking, and exploring.
Location: General Area
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Shelby Rosasco
Topic: Nutritional Strategies to Optimize Cow Fertility
About the Speaker
Dr. Shelby Rosasco is an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Rosasco received her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Animal Science from California State University, Fresno (Fresno State). She then received a Master’s and Ph.D. from New Mexico State University in Animal Science with an emphasis in Reproductive Physiology. Her research and extension programs focus on increasing beef cattle productivity, improving reproductive performance and longevity, and enhancing producer profitability.
Location: General Area
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sarah Wojtas
Niobara County W&P
Topic: Weed Management Update
About the Speaker
Sarah is the supervisor at Niobrara County Weed and Pest and has a background in managing invasive species and pests. She holds a degree in Environmental Science from Niagara University and has spent time working for USDA APHIS doing grasshopper survey around the state of Wyoming. In Niobrara County Sarah’s role focuses on early detection of introduced species and assisting landowners in managing noxious weeds, prairie dogs, grasshoppers, and the like.
Location: General Area
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Open Q&A Session with Presenters/Closing Remarks
Location: General Area
Contact Us
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING EXTENSION
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Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 3354
Email: uwe-ct@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-5124
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