Dr. Joe Paschal speaks on September 3rd so mark your calendar. Being actively engaged in assisting the Brahman and Brahman influence breeds in their research and promotion since the 1970s, he shares generations of experience in American Breeds feed yard performance, carcass merit and the profitability of their cattle.

Dr. Jon DeClerck serves as Executive Vice President of the American Simmental Association, where he leads the second largest breed organization in the United States.

Justin Rhodes brings a producer-focused perspective to improving Brahman-influenced beef cattle operations.

Dr. Doug Hawkins, Senior Technical Consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition, has worked with purebred and commercial cow/calf ranches and large stocker operators throughout the region. He shares his ideas on Optimizing your Genetics through Nutrition on September 4 at the ACWE.

Do you want to Optimize the Reproductive Success of your herd? Dr. Tyler Moon has a particular passion for advanced cattle reproduction, including embryology and assisted reproductive technologies.

Casey Mabry, a partner with Blue Reef Agri-Marketing, shares an update on the Cattle Supply and Market on September 2, during the "Economics, Exports, and Opportunity" session of the ACWE Conference.

Keaton Dodd, a proven leader in the beef industry, will discuss international opportunities for Breed Associations.

A.J. Knowles shares his knowledge of Phenotyping for the Future during the ACWE conference session on September 3rd.

Chris Shivers shares his knowledge of Marketing Cattle & Genetics in the Global Marketplace as part of our "Economics, Exports, and Opportunity" Session on September 2nd.

Nate Sheets is running for Texas Commissioner of Agriculture. He will join us during the Welcome Supper, Tuesday, September 1.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we want to extend a special THANK YOU to our Corporate Sponsors for their continued generosity and support.

My name is Addisyn Sanders, I am 16 years old from Wharton, Texas and a junior at El Campo High School. I have been involved in the livestock industry and showing cattle since I was 8 years old.