Cattle, hay management headline beef cattle producers meeting Dec. 15 in Lowry City

STOCKTON, Mo. – “Feeding management of cattle is important to the profitability of the cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Furthermore, forage is the main part of the diet for cow-calf producers, so economics related to acquiring that forage is important to an operation’s bottom line. Therefore, MU Extension, with the help of Wheeler Livestock Auction, is providing a workshop to discuss these topics 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Landmark Restaurant, 301 St. Main, Lowry City.

“This workshop will discuss winter cattle management and economics related to forage acquisition,” says Davis. MU Extension livestock field specialists Davis and Andy McCorkill will discuss winter cattle feeding. MU Extension ag business field specialist Jake Hefley will discuss economic consideration for buying versus baling hay.

“This event is free, and a meal will be provided with support from Wheeler Livestock Auction,” says Davis. Registration is required by Dec. 8. Register online or contact the MU Extension Center in St. Clair County at 417-646-2419. For more information, contact Davis at 417-276-3313 or davismp@missouri.edu.