The Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at the OSU Jackson Agricultural Research Station. Starting at 3 p.m., expect a day of education, networking, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to strengthen your operation and protect your herd. Hear from three industry experts as they cover current topics impacting the beef industry. Dinner will also be provided by OCA and Corteva Agriscience.
The 2026 OCA Field Day is open to cattle producers, industry partners, and beef advocates across Ohio with an OCA membership (memberships are $100 for a family and provide a full 12 months of service).
Rachel Walker, Pasture Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, will cover pasture and weed management. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk a specifically sprayed pasture to learn effective weed control methods, pasture management practices, and how to identify beneficial and problematic weeds that can impact the cow herd.
Dr. John Currin, DVM, Va-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, will discuss the Asian Longhorned tick and Theileria. To help producers better understand the threat they pose to the cow herd, the signs and side effects producers should watch for, and precautionary measures to help protect herds from disease.
Hear from a third speaker, Dr. Haley Linder, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State University, on mineral supplementation in the cow herd, including the importance of proper nutrition, common deficiencies, and strategies to improve herd health and performance through effective mineral programs.
Registration is available through links on the OCA social media pages. For additional information or to become an OCA member, visit www.ohiocattle.org or contact the OCA Office at (614) 873-6736 or [email protected].