Cattlemen's Day Scheduled For March 6

Annual event at Kansas State University to focus on genetic tools and beef industry economics

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Kansas State University's Department of Animal Sciences and Industry is hosting its 113th annual Cattlemen's Day on March 6, featuring programs on using genetic tools to advance livestock, the beef industry economic outlook, and other topics relevant to cattle producers.

Why it matters

Cattlemen's Day is a long-running and important annual event for the Kansas cattle industry, providing educational programs and networking opportunities for producers, industry members, and university faculty and students.

The details

The daylong event will be held at the university's new Bilbrey Family Event Center and will cover topics such as using genetic tools to select the next generation of females, the beef industry economic outlook, graduate student research updates, and navigating farm and ranch generational transitions. A trade show, networking opportunities, and a smoked brisket lunch are also part of the program.

  • Cattlemen's Day will be held on March 6, 2026.
  • Registration is open through February 20, 2026.
  • The 49th annual Legacy Bull and Female Sale will begin at 4 p.m. on March 6, 2026.

The players

Kansas State University Department of Animal Sciences and Industry

The department hosting the 113th annual Cattlemen's Day event.

Jamie Courter

A beef extension specialist at the University of Missouri who will present a program on using genetic tools to select the next generation of females.

Glynn Tonsor

A K-State agriculture economics professor who will present the 'Beef Industry Economic Outlook'.

A.J. Tarpoff

A K-State associate professor and extension beef veterinarian who oversees Cattlemen's Day.

Justin Waggoner

A K-State Extension beef specialist who notes the event's trade show and networking opportunities.

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What they’re saying

“Cattlemen's Day is the annual showcase of beef industry education hosted by the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. This event has a history of more than 100 years of providing cutting-edge information directly to cattle producers to keep them informed of key issues and provide education to improve profitability of their operation.”

— A.J. Tarpoff, K-State associate professor and extension beef veterinarian (ksal.com)

“The event features an extensive trade show allowing students and faculty to network with producers and industry representatives throughout the day.”

— Justin Waggoner, K-State Extension beef specialist (ksal.com)

“We will be focusing on a critical issue that impacts every family in agriculture – farm and generational ranch transitions. We have invited Dr. Ferrell from Oklahoma State University to cover this topic in an enjoyable fashion that only he can provide.”

— A.J. Tarpoff, K-State associate professor and extension beef veterinarian (ksal.com)

What’s next

The 49th annual Legacy Bull and Female Sale will begin at 4 p.m. on March 6, 2026 following the Cattlemen's Day event.

The takeaway

Cattlemen's Day at Kansas State University continues to be an important annual event for the state's cattle industry, providing educational programs, networking opportunities, and a forum to discuss critical issues facing cattle producers and the beef supply chain.