The 2024 NW Region Master Cattleman Class has come to an end.

The class wrapped up the ten week course with Dr. Ashley Edwards with the LSU AgCenter presenting on Beef Cattle End Product. Dr. Edwards taught the class about quality and yield grades along with how to market beef successfully. She also discussed the differences between inspected and non-inspected beef.

Mr. Loyd Dodson discussed the purpose of the Louisiana Beef Industry Council.

Mr. Justin Morris and Adam Young with Southern Ag Credit talked about their organization and how they can help in agriculture land financing.

Nineteen cattle producers from DeSoto, Caddo, Bossier, Bienville, and Red River parishes along with one producer from Nacogdoches County completed the 10 week course and received their certificate and official gate sign at the conclusion of the class.

A special thanks to all of our participants and speakers for making this class happen. Thank you also to the Louisiana Beef Industry Council, Southern AgCredit, and Mr. Trey Hall with Double Back Catering.

DeSoto Master Cattleman participants:

• Brent Ingvardsen
• Deidre Ingvardsen
• Wiley Davis
• Troy Davis
• Jim Crandall
• Justin Bagley
• Ron Montgomery
• Aaron Norwood
• Michael Rister
• Phillip Hale
• William Richardson
• Stacy Justice

Submitted by Joshua Salley