Strategies for Dealing with Low Forage Supply

“Last year’s drought and ongoing dry conditions have left many livestock producers with low forage and feed supplies. A workshop outlining strategies for managing this situation has been scheduled,” says Sarah Kenyon MU Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy. The best time to discuss and implement these management strategies is late summer and early fall. MU Extension Ag Field Specialists are working together to provide a workshop titled “Strategies for Dealing with Low Forage Supply.”  Registration will start at 2:30 and class will begin at 3:00 p.m. August 8 at the Howell County Extension Center, 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains, MO 65775.

“MU Extension Ag Field Specialist will discuss management strategies for livestock and forage operations to utilize as they deal with low forage supply and recover from drought,” says Kenyon. Also, these strategies can build operation sustainability to deal with future droughts. Specific areas that will be covered include:

·        Repairing thin forage stands

·        Diversifying forage platform and management

·        Efficient feeding of livestock nutrition

·        Reducing hay waste

·        Market outlook

To attend the free event register online, in person or by calling  by August 7.

Online registration: https://extension.missouri.edu/events/strategies-for-dealing-with-low-forage-supply

For registration or questions contact the Howell County MU Extension Center at (417) 256-2391.