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SDSU Extension hosting webinar on backgrounding calves

SDSU Extension is hosting a webinar series on backgrounding feed strategies for cattle producers. 

The series, entitled “Backgrounding Fundamentals,” is from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST/11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT on Jan. 10, 17 and 24, 2024. Backgrounding is the term for strategically feeding calves from weaning until they are ready to be finished. Finishing brings beef cattle to their optimal slaughter weight. 

The three-part webinar series will provide the most up-to-date research throughout. Week one will feature a market outlook and risk management information, including an…

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