Dairy Beef

2026 OSU Winter Beef Series

On behalf of Garth Ruff, Extension Beef Specialist, join Extension and Industry professionals in the 2026 webinar series starting on January 8. Webinars are hosted via Zoom from 6:30 – 7:30 PM EST. Contact Garth Ruff at ruff.72@osu.edu for questions. Register for one or all sessions at http://go.osu.edu/beefschool26. Check out the official flyer  2026 Beef Webinar Flyer.

Topics and Dates:

  • Dairy Beef 101 – January 8: During this session, Extension Specialist Jason Hartschuh will review proper care for dairy beef animals and explain how to help keep them healthy and
    continue production.
  • Biosecurity for the Beef Herd – January 22: John Yost, OSU Extension Wayne County, will discuss the importance of biosecurity, an often forgotten component of herd health.
  • Hay Quality Challenges in Ohio – February 5: Making quality hay continues to be a challenge in Ohio. Where do we go from here? How do we go into hay season better prepared? Ted  Wiseman and Stan Smith will lead the discussion.
  • Mineral for Beef Cows – February 19: Dr. Haley Linder is new to OSU Animal Sciences. Join her as we dispel some myths regarding mineral supplementation and
    updates on recent mineral research.
  • Buyers’ Guide to Bull Selection – March 5: Throughout this session, Extension Educator Allen Gahler will cover the value of a bull in 2026. The days of the $2500 herd sire are gone.
  • How Profitable is that Cow? – March 19: OSU Beef Specialist, Garth Ruff, will cover the economics of cow-calf production and dive into ways to optimize cow herd profit potential.