The Livestock Publications Council (LPC) will host its Regional Workshop on November 6–7, 2026, on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Highlighting the event is a Saturday, November 7 Newsmaker Panel focused on “Understanding and Mitigating Risks,” designed to provide agricultural writers, communicators, and media professionals with fresh story ideas and critical industry updates.
The panel brings together three leading agricultural experts from Oklahoma State University to break down the primary challenges facing livestock producers:
- Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Extension beef cattle specialist with the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, addressing critical animal health and biosecurity concerns.
- Dr. Amy Hagerman, OSU associate professor and Extension specialist in agriculture and food policy, discussing farm policy updates, risk management programs, and regulatory developments.
- Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock marketing specialist, delivering timely insights on cattle inventory, market trends, and economic outlooks.
Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and engage directly with the panelists to uncover key angles impacting cattle producers, livestock enterprises, and rural economies across the region.
The regional workshop is open to communication professionals, freelance journalists, and students across the agricultural sector. Hotel accommodations for the workshop are available at a group rate of $129 per night, with the reservation deadline set for Monday, November 2. Registration details, hotel links, and the full workshop agenda can be accessed through the Livestock Publications Council.
