Livestock producers in Nelson, Griggs, Grand Forks and Steele counties are invited to the 11th annual Beef Cattle Update hosted by North Dakota State University Extension on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the McVille Auditorium in McVille, North Dakota.

The event begins with a free lunch at noon provided by sponsors and served by Sissy’s Bakery, followed by an afternoon of timely, producer-focused sessions.

“Every year we try to bring topics producers can put to work right away,” said Traci Trostad, NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Nelson County. “Whether it’s herd health, market outlook or planning for what’s next in the operation and the family, this update is about practical information you can take home and use.”

The agenda and presenters for the program are as follows:

• 12:30 – Meet the new Extension Veterinarian: Dr. Jake Galbreath, NDSU Extension veterinarian
• 1:00 – Veterinary Diagnostic Lab: Megan Vig, NDSU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Steele County, and Traci Trostad
• 1:20 – Livestock Marketing Outlook: Tim Petry, NDSU livestock economist
• 2:30 – Succession Planning 101: Kelly Swenseth, attorney at Swenseth Law Office

This event is made possible with support from First United Bank, Haugen Cattle Company, Lakota Feed Inc., Ressler Land & Cattle, Ressler Ranch, Steele County Soil Conservation District, North Dakota Livestock Alliance, Grassy Meadows Ranch and Cooperstown Veterinary Clinic.

Event information can be found at ndsu.ag/BCU-26.

For more information, contact Trostad at 701-247-2521 or traci.trostad@ndsu.edu or Vig at 701-524-2253 or megan.vig@ndsu.edu.

Requests for disability-related accommodations should be made by Feb. 6.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – Jan. 29, 2026

Source: Traci Trostad, 701-247-2521, traci.trostad@ndsu.edu

Editor: Dominic Erickson, 701-231-5546, dominic.erickson@ndsu.edu