“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.