‘Tagging the Future’ Lunch and Learn to discuss latest tech in cattle production
By Sarah Cato
University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
April 29, 2025
Fast facts
- Division of Agriculture, Arvest Bank to host May 22 lunch and learn
- Event will be held in Little Rock with online streaming available
- Register online
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LITTLE ROCK – As Arkansas cattle producers battle high input costs and thin profit margins, an upcoming lunch and learn session will cover the latest technology available to help ranchers maximize efficiency.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Arvest Bank are working in partnership to host a series of lunch and learn sessions covering timely topics and production strategies for cattle producers in Arkansas. This second installment of the “Beyond the Fence” sessions will be held at 11:30 a.m. May 22 at the Arkansas Cooperative Extension State Office in Little Rock. Online streaming via Zoom will begin at noon.
“We’re excited to continue the Beyond the Fence Lunch and Learn sessions, and technology is an important topic for producers,” said Maggie Justice, extension beef cattle specialist for the Division of Agriculture.
“There are many opportunities to implement new tech in production practices that can really save producers time and money,” said Kristen Midkiff, animal health and wellbeing specialist at for the Division of Agriculture. “We’ll cover electronic ID tags – better known as EID tags – and other precision tools that can transform herd management.”
The May 22 lunch and learn will feature Midkiff along with Loren Teague from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. The session is free to attend and lunch will be provided. Those interested can register online or email mjustice@uada.edu.
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact your mjustice@uada.edu as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
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About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three campuses.
Pursuant to 7 CFR § 15.3, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs and services (including employment) without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual preference, pregnancy or any other legally protected status, and is an equal opportunity institution.
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Media Contact: Sarah Cato
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Cooperative Extension Service
870-815-9035