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New Video's 11/28/2011
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Forages program offers something for all producersMissouri According to Garry L. Mathes, Chair of the 2009 Missouri Livestock Symposium Planning Committee, this year's program could be the best ever. Mathes indicates that speakers will be coming from 11 states to share their knowledge and expertise with livestock producers. In addition to these nationally and internationally recognized experts there will be an agricultural related trade show and top notch country music entertainment. This year those attending the Symposium will find programs for horse producers, beef cattle producers, sheep and meat goat producers and, of course, the always popular section for those who want the latest information on forages. Topics and speakers for this year's forage programs are: USDA Grasslands Specialist Mark Kennedy who talks on Extending Grazing and Reducing Stored Feed Needs; Dr. David Davis of the University of Missouri's Forages System Research Center whose research update will provide information on the latest research from the center; Dr. Ed Ballard, animal systems specialist (retired), from the University of Illinois will speak on Economic Ways to Extend the Grazing Season; USDA's John Turner and producer Mike Houston of Missouri will team up to share their expertise on the How, When, and Why's of Getting Started with Stockpiling and Strip Grazing; and forage and cattle producer David Otte, forage manager at Green Valley Seed speaks on Forage Choices: The Pros and Cons. The 2009 Missouri Livestock Symposium hours are from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Dec. 4, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 5. The Dec. 4 evening program will feature nationally syndicated AgriTalk radio host Mike Adams, a classic tractor display, a talk on "Agriculture Under Attack", and the always popular trade show. Chef Dave Zino from Colorado will be on hand Dec. 5 for a cooking demonstration and to unveil some new beef cuts. There will also be talks on gardening, quilting, grape production, and renewable energies. Mathes indicates, "if you have an interest in agriculture, or are simply a consumer, the Missouri Livestock Symposium has something for you." A look at all of the topics and speakers may be found at the Missouri Livestock Symposium website www.missourilivestock.com. Or call the Adair County Extension Center at 660-665-9866 or e-mail Bruce Lane at lanen@missouri.edu (and put MLS in the subject line) for more information.
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