Union Parish to Host 2026 Northeast Region Master Cattleman Course

Cattle producers across northeast Louisiana are encouraged to register now for one of the LSU AgCenter’s hallmark livestock education programs — the 2026 Northeast Region Master Cattleman Course, hosted this year in Union Parish, along with the Advanced Master Cattleman Program to be held at Hill Farm.

The Master Cattleman Program, offered through the LSU AgCenter, is a comprehensive, hands-on educational series designed to strengthen management skills, improve profitability, and enhance sustainability for beef producers. The 10-week course provides in-depth instruction covering the full production cycle — from economics and reproduction to genetics and the end beef product.

Classes for the Northeast Region Master Cattleman Course will begin Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will be held weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for ten consecutive weeks at 210 E. Water Street, Farmerville, LA 71241.

Course Schedule & Topics:

  • March 3 – Economics & Marketing | Dr. Kurt Guidry

  • March 10 – Animal Health | Dr. Christine Navarre

  • March 17 – Animal Nutrition | Dr. Marcelo Vedovatto

  • March 24 – Weed Management | Dr. Ron Strahan

  • March 31 – Beef Quality Assurance | Dr. Christine Navarre

  • April 7 – Pasture Agronomy | Dr. Jose Pereira Neto

  • April 14 – Reproduction | Dr. Ashley Edwards

  • April 21 – Cattle Handling | Tripp Morgan

  • April 28 – Genetics | Dr. Gary Hay

  • May 5 – End Product | Tripp Morgan

Tuition for the program is $225 per person, which includes all class materials and evening meals. Registration is limited, and the deadline to register is February 17, 2026.

For producers who have already completed the Master Cattleman Program, the Advanced Master Cattleman Program offers a deeper, more detailed exploration of the same subject areas, allowing participants to further refine their knowledge and management practices. The Advanced program will be hosted at Hill Farm and is open exclusively to Master Cattleman graduates.

“This program represents some of the most practical, research-based education available to Louisiana cattle producers,” organizers said. “Whether you’re looking to improve herd health, fine-tune nutrition, or better understand markets and genetics, Master Cattleman delivers tools producers can apply immediately.”

Registration & Contact Information:
Tripp Morgan
318-368-9935
tmorgan@agcenter.lsu.edu

Additional details and registration instructions are included in the attached materials. Producers with questions about this or other LSU AgCenter programs are encouraged to reach out directly.

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