MU Extension’s “Beef and Forage Seminar” in West Plains Feb. 25; Pre-Registration is Required by Feb. 20

University of Missouri Extension is hosting a “Beef and Forage Seminar” started at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at the West Plains Civic Center.

The evening begins with a meal and presentations follow according to event organizer Logan Wallace, a livestock specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

“Topics covered at the seminar include tips and strategies to make local beef and forage producers more successful,” said Wallace.

Guest speakers for the evening will be Rob Kallenbach, state agronomy specialist with University of Missouri and Craig Payne, director of Veterinary Extension & Continuing Education, University of Missouri.

Kallenbach will present on options for renovating drought damaged pastures. Payne will speak on biosecurity for restocking the cowherd and “Do Pyrethroids Impact Bull Fertility?”

Pre-registration is required with a fee of $10 per person. The deadline to pre-register is Wednesday, Feb. 20. To pre-register or for more information, contact the Howell County Extension Center at (417) 256-2391.