AgriLife Extension sets multi-county beef/range program in Snyder

Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu

Contact: Greg Jones, 806-495-4400, gw-jones@tamu.edu

SNYDER – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a multi-county Beef Cattle and Range Challenges workshop from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Scurry Coliseum, 900 E. Coliseum Drive in Snyder.

The program involves the AgriLife Extension offices in Scurry, Borden, Garza, Kent Lynn and Mitchell counties.

“This will be a well-rounded program for producers and landowners throughout our region,” said Greg Jones, AgriLife Extension agent in Garza County. “It’s hot now, but as we head into fall, it’s a good idea to know what our forage availability is and what we may need to get our cattle through the winter. To that end, we’ll be discussing stocking rates, restocking and small grain forages. I think this will be a morning well-spent for cattle producers for a variety of reasons.”

Individual registration is $10 due upon arrival. A meal sponsored by PM Feed and Grain will be served at noon.

Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be offered.

Dr. Calvin Trostle, AgriLife Extension agronomist from Lubbock, and Dr. Ted McCollum, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist from Amarillo, will be the primary speakers.

Trostle will speak on small grains for forage and McCollum will discuss climatology, pasture management and restocking options.

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