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Jarman's Weekly Agronomy News
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Jarman's Weekly Agronomy News
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Forages, Livestock Key To Missouri’s Future At Grazing Conference, March 4; February 11, 2004
Farmers interested in forages and livestock will hear the latest news at the Mid-Missouri Grazing Conference, Mar. 4, at the Ramada Inn in Jefferson City. Fast-paced and information-packed is a good way to describe the one-day conference, said Mark Stewart, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist, Fulton, Mo. The conference is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and includes breakout sessions, a trade show, and luncheon address by Jimmy Henning, forage specialist formerly at the University of Missouri and now at the University of Kentucky. Henning returns to speak on "Forage-Livestock Systems: Missouri’s Agriculture Future."
"Grazing management and technology have advanced to allow efficient harvesting of the grassland resource," Henning said. He added, "Missouri has been a leader in dissemination of grazing management information through the work of Jim Gerrish, the Grazing School faculty, MU Extension, NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) and MFGC (Missouri Forage and Grassland Council.)
Other conference topics include: "Value-Added Beef Production," "Grazing Economics," Pasture Water Sources," "Pasture Weed Control" and "Parasite Control for Grazing animals." There will be exhibits of grazing technology and seed supplies.
Participants can save $10 by registering before Feb. 25 instead of waiting to pay at the door. Early fee is $25 for singles and $40 for couples. Mail checks payable to the Cole County SWDC to Ed Gillmore, 1911 Boggs Creek Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65101. The registration includes a lunch and conference proceedings. Details and a registration form are available on the Internet at: http://extension.missouri.edu/cmregion/ag/mmgc/registration.shtml
The sources of conference information came from Jim Jarman and Mark Stewart, University of Missouri Agronomy and Livestock Specialists (573) 642-0755 and Ed Gillmore with USDA-NRCS in Jefferson City (573) 893-5188.
Understanding Missouri’s Fencing Laws
An Interactive Television (ITV) program on Missouri’s fencing laws will be presented at Linn State Technical College in their ITV classroom on February 17, 2004 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The program will include information on the differences between the old and new fencing laws, what is now a legal fence, who is responsible for the fence, who must "participate" and who pays for livestock damage. Joe Koenen, Extension Ag. Business Specialist and resident MO fencing law expert from Unionville will be the instructor. The conference will originate from Kirksville, MO.
Pre-registration is requested. A $5 fee will cover the facility and handout material costs. Linn Young Farmers, Linn State Technical College, Osage County Extension Council and the Osage County Commission sponsor the program. For more information contact the Callaway County Extension Center (573) 642-0755 or the Osage County Extension Center (573) 897-3648. A $5 check can be mailed directly to the Osage Co. Extension Center by February 16, 2004 at P.O. Box 795, Linn, MO 65051.
Turf Issues Conference
A conference on Turf Issues for golf courses, recreational areas, schools, businesses and backyards will be held in Shelbina, MO at the Shelbina Lakeside Golf Course on Thursday, February 26, 2004. The golf course is on Highway 15 north of Shelbina. The conference will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m.
The workshop topics include water quality, fertilization, grass selection including prairie grasses, bio-stimulants, mosquito control and management calendars. Presenters include state and regional specialists from the University of Missouri, NRCS specialists, and commercial experts on fertility and golf course management.
Registration is $25 to cover a lunch, breaks and a seminar notebook including color manuals from the UMC IPM Plant Protection Program. Due to limited space, the registration is limited to 50. The deadline for registration is February 20, 2004. Checks should be made payable to the Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission (CCWWC) and mailed to The North Forks Project, 34146 Route U, Stoutsville, MO 65283. Anyone wishing to attend with needs addressed by the ADA should contact the above address.
University of Missouri Extension programs are open to all people.
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