MOUNT VERNON, Mo – The 100th Annual Lawrence County Soils & Crops Conference will be held from 6 – 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the University of Missouri Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center; 14548 Highway H, Mount Vernon.

“This conference will provide science-based information to help local ranchers build the resiliency of their operation, specifically pertaining to the agronomic side of raising livestock, i.e. drought resilience, weed management and soil health,” said Ian McGregor, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist.

McGregor will discuss options for drought-resilient forage management. Tim Schnakenberg, MU Extension agronomy field specialist, will discuss weed management and will also touch on novel technologies that will aid in broadleaf control while conserving pasture clover populations. Caleb O’Neal, new MU Extension agronomy and horticulture field specialist, will discuss livestock and forage management for improving soil health and drought-resilient characteristics.

The Southwest Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and local businesses are supporting this program by providing a free ribeye steak sandwich for those who preregister early. Financial support is provided by Ozark Electric Cooperative, Mid-Missouri Bank of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce, and the Lawrence County Farm Bureau.

There is no charge to attend this event, but attendees must preregister by Jan. 10 with the MU Extension Center of Lawrence County to order a meal and reserve a seat. Preregister at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/soils-crops-conference-lawrence-county  or call 417-466-3102.

Downloadable flyer (PDF)