David Lalman receives the 2024 Southern Region Excellence in Extension individual award for his impact on integrated beef Extension programs. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

Lalman recognized with 2024 Excellence in Extension award

Monday, November 11, 2024

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Dr. David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, is the recipient of the 2024 Southern Region Individual Excellence in Extension Award for impactful integrated beef Extension programs.

He was recognized during an awards ceremony at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities on Nov. 10.

The recognition is a partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Cooperative Extension System’s Extension Committee on Organization and Policy. The Individual Excellence in Extension Award honors professionals who excel at science-based programming, provide visionary leadership and make a positive impact on constituents.

Lalman’s OSU Extension beef cattle programs include Master Cattleman, Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series and the Cowculator beef cattle ration evaluation software.

“I enjoy my Extension appointment,” Lalman said. “It is rewarding to know that you can help people with real-world problems in an industry you are passionate about.”

Damona Doye stands on the far left wearing a black sweater, red shirt and black pants. Second from left is a middle-aged man wearing a blue suit and tie and a light blue collared shirt. Third from left is Dave Lalman wearing khaki pants, a red tie and a black suit coat. Fourth from the left is an African American woman in a blue blazer, green blouse and black pants. All four people are wearing glasses, and they are standing in front of a blue and white photo backdrop that says "APLU Annual Meeting." — Damona Doye (far left) celebrates with Dave Lalman (second from right) after receiving his APLU regional award. (Photo courtesy of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities)

He focuses on cow/calf and stocker cattle production with an emphasis on grazing and nutrition.

“Lalman has long been a state, regional and national leader in programming to help producers understand the nutritional needs of their cattle and how to better manage them for sustainable operations,” said Dr. Damona Doye, associate vice president of OSU Extension. “His impact on the beef industry through presentations, publications and tools developed has been huge.

“His leadership and contributions to the OSU Beef Cattle Manual and the Master Cattleman educational program have been very well-received not only in our state but beyond."

Story By: Macy Shoulders | macy.shoulders@okstate.edu