About Danny Simms, Author, Feeding the Beef Cowherd for Maximum Profit

Danny Simms, authorDanny Simms was a beef cattle extension specialist at Kansas State University for 18 years. During this time he worked with literally hundreds of Kansas cattle producers to develop cost-effective nutrition and management programs. He conducted numerous research trials evaluating supplementation programs for beef cows. 

Since leaving KSU, he has worked as a nutritionist for several large feed companies, owned a feed company, and managed a large feed company. His experience in both academia and industry combined with close working relationships with cattle producers give him a unique perspective on feeding the beef cowherd. The information and philosophy presented in Feeding the Beef Cowherd for Maximum Profit is based on over 39 years of experience as a teacher, extension specialist, researcher, and industry nutritionist.