Fall Beef Management Seminar and Hay Contest

Get ready for fall with practical information to help make the most of your beef operation! The Payne County Fall Beef Management Seminar will cover timely topics in cattle management, nutrition, forage and herd health, along with insights you can put to work on your operation.

Plus, don’t miss the NEW Payne County Hay Contest—a chance to put your hay quality to the test and learn how your forage stacks up.

Whether you’re a seasoned cattle producer or looking to sharpen your management skills, this event is a great opportunity to learn, connect and prepare for the season ahead. Register today and bring your questions!

Details:

• 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
• Payne County Expo Center | Community Building
• Free and Open to the Public
• Register Here by Sept. 3, 2026

Hay Contest Details:

Categories:

• Warm-Season Hay
• Cool-Season Hay

The top two entries in each category will be recognized.

Contest Requirements: 

• Hay must be harvested in Payne County
• The first 30 hay samples submitted by Aug. 14, will received a free forage analysis (limited one free sample per farm)
• No exceptions will be made once the 30 free forage analyses have been claimed
• Producers who submit samples after the first 30 are still welcome to participate in the contest by submitting a 2026 forage sample analyzed by the OSU Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory
• All samples due Aug. 14

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