The 62nd Blackland Revenue Growth Conference is scheduled for January 9-10, 2024 at the BASE Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., in Waco. This is an opportunity for beef producers to learn more about the outlook for the livestock market in 2024.

During the activities of the 62nd Blackland Conference, David Anderson, Ph.D., livestock marketing economist at AgriLife Extension, Bryan-College Station, will provide an update on the livestock market during the beef session. Scholarships for young people will be awarded and the latest equipment will be displayed as part of the Mid-Tex Farm and Ranch Show. For sessions on January 9, the cost is $25 and includes lunch. On-site registration starts at 8:00am and programming starts at 8:30am. Continuing education units from the Texas Department of Agriculture style="font-family: "Bookman Old Style”, "serif"> are available. On January 10, the BIG recertification program will be offered to pesticide applicators. The cost is $65 and RSVP is requested by January 3