This popular educational event at the Holiday Inn in Owatonna, Minnesota, features the latest concepts in livestock feeding and nutrition presented by local and national researchers and industry professionals.

The program kicks off on Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, with a pre-conference symposium sponsored by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Hans Stein, University of Illinois; Jeff Coulter and Hans Jung, University of Minnesota; and Grant Crawford, University of Minnesota Extension, will present topics on the theme "Corn–2011 and Beyond.”

In the general session on Tuesday afternoon, updates on livestock research being conducted at the University of Minnesota will be presented by faculty researchers, graduate student research assistants, and extension educators.

You won't want to miss the reception/social hour, sponsored by Alltech, following the program on Tuesday evening.

Day 2 of the conference (Wednesday, Sept. 21) offers three sessions running concurrently: Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Nutrition (full day), and Equine Nutrition (half day). Look for the preliminary program agenda and a list of speakers on the conference website.

Register early! The cost of the conference is $195 per person through Sept. 7; $230 after Sept. 7 and at the door.

Student registration is $100 prior to and on the day of the conference (a student ID must be presented at the door).

The registration fee includes the program, a single copy of the proceedings, two lunches, break refreshments and reception.

Click here for online registration. Or, register by mail using the form, which is posted on the conference website. Please be sure to click here and review the cancellation policy. 

—From University of Minnesota news release