Beef cattle producers will learn the latest production techniques to increase profits at the Arkansas Cattle Grower's Conference March 17.
The meeting, which begins at 10 a.m. with registration, is hosted by the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. A special thanks goes to Farm Credit Services of Western Arkansas as one of the conference sponsors.
The morning session begins at 10:30 a.m. with a tour that includes three stops: 1) byproducts barn and feedlot facilities, 2) ultrasounding cattle, and 3) pasture research.
In the afternoon, extension and other cattle industry beef and forage production specialists will discuss forage management for calves, calf management and carcass quality, and a market outlook for 2009. The program will conclude with a calf post-mortem examination demonstration starting at 3:30 p.m.
The meeting will be at the Southwest Research and Extension Center Byproducts Barn in Hope. Cost for the program is $20, which includes proceedings, snacks and lunch. For more information, contact the Ouachita County extension office at (870) 231-1160.
The Cooperative Extension Service is part of the U of A Division of Agriculture.
The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its program to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (large print, audiotapes, etc.) should notify the hosting county Extension office (870.246.2281) as soon as possible prior to the activity.
