AFGC Forage Conference Set For Thursday, Nov. 3 In Conway T


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wo years of weather extremes from drought to flood and back to drought have taken their toll on the state’s pastures and cattle


operations. Growing better pastures through new forage and grazing management strategies is the goal for the Arkansas Forage and Grass- land Council Conference Nov. 3. The conference will be held at the Agora Center,


705 E. Siebenmorgen Road in Conway beginning at 9 a.m. “We know this has been a tough time for live-


stock producers,” said John Jennings, professor- forage for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “We will have sessions to address the many needs of our growers during high-


stress times.” Topics will include: • Understanding forage growth to improve man-


agement, • Extending grazing seasons with


proven practices, • Comparing of popular grazing


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strategies for effectiveness under different conditions and • Matching livestock herd management to avail-


able forages. • Breakout sessions in the afternoon will cover


forage irrigation strategies, water systems for livestock, simple and effective grazing system de-


the Agora Center, 705 E. Siebenmorgen Road in Conway at 9 a.m.


signs, improved fencing practices, forages for small ruminants, and forages for wildlife. Registration in advance of the conference day is encouraged, but registration can be paid at the door and is $45 per person or $50 per couple and includes lunch, conference mate- rials, and membership in the Arkansas Forage and Grassland


Council and American Forage and Grassland Council. For more information about the conference or


to pre-register, call Amoree McGowan at 501- 671-2171 or contact any AFGC board member. ∆


Annual Beef Conference In Bolivar Oct. 25 Features Programs To Help Producers Improve Profits


day, October 25 at the Citizens Memorial Hos- pital community rooms in Bolivar, Mo. “Beef producers have experienced a wild ride


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the last few years with volatile input prices on feed, fuel, and fertilizer, and fluctuating cattle prices. Unfortunately, volatility is here to stay and will be the name of the game for quite some time,” said Wesley Tucker, agriculture business specialist with University of Missouri Exten- sion. Tucker says each topic at this year’s confer-


ence have been individually selected based on the needs in the local area. “Through this conference we hope to provide


producers with practical management tips they can utilize to focus on improving the profitabil- ity of their operations,” said Tucker. “Anyone in southwest Missouri that’s interested in actually making money in the cattle business is welcome to attend.” Presentations will be given by Dr. Rob Kallen-


bach, state forage specialist with MU Exten- sion, on “Stretching Limited Hay Supplies.” Dr. Craig Payne, DVM and MU beef veterinary med- icine specialist, will give an update on the spread of “Trichomoniasis” and the state regu- lations for bull testing that took effect Sept. 1. Dr. Scott Brown will address the “Changing


Structure of the Beef Industry” and how $8 corn is going to change the way we market our cattle. Dr. Will McClain will be talk about “Can We Afford to Fertilize?” in the coming year. Senator Mike Parson and Representative Sue


Entlicher will be discussing “Legislative Issues Facing Animal Agriculture" in the near future. The cost for producers wanted to attend the


conference is $5 per person which includes a beef dinner for those who register by Oct. 20. For more information or to register, call the Polk County Extension Center at 417-326-4916 or email the center at polkco@missouri.edu.


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