K-State to host Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day Aug. 3
Event highlights factors that affect cattle production
July 27, 2023
K-State Research and Extension news service
PARSONS, Kan. – Outside forces have made managing forage even more important in cattle production, says Kansas State University beef systems specialist Jaymelynn Farney.
High input prices, weather events, insect invasions...they’re all important topics that affect cattle producer’s profits.
Farney said those are topics that will highlight the annual Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day in Parsons on Aug. 3. The field day will be held at the Southeast Research and Extension Center (25092 Ness Road in Parsons) beginning at 8:30 am with registration.
The rest of the program includes an afternoon trip to the field to view a broomsedge control demonstration plot, and discussion on inter-seeding warm season annuals into cool-season perennials.
Farney said the field day also includes several indoor presentations, which will be recorded and posted online at www.southeast.ksu.edu/field_days.
Presentations and presenters include:
- Let’s Talk about Flies and Ticks, Cassandra Olds, K-State.
- Herd dispersal and getting back into production the “Ins and Outs,” Scott Lawson, Oklahoma State University.
- Different forms of supplement for stocker steers on pasture, Farney.
- Pasture management (or recovery) during drought, Dale Helwig, K-State Cherokee County Extension.
- Cull cow demonstration, Wendie Powell, K-State Wildcat Extension District
The field day is free to attend and includes lunch. This year’s field day sponsors include Frontier Farm Credit, Producers Coop, and Zoetis.
Those interested in attending are urged to contact Aly Volz at 620-820-6133 or online at https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/forms/SV_b1Kv7cYtOIZz7Rs by Aug. 1 to help organizers with a meal count.
