- Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu
- Contact: Randy Reeves, 903-758-3345, randy.reeves@ag.tamu.edu
MARSHALL — The annual East Texas Regional Forage Conference has been set for Aug. 25 in Marshall. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service District 5 County Agricultural Agents Association.
The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and ends at 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Houston St. There is a $15 registration fee due by Aug. 18, or $20 at the door on the day of the event.
“This year’s program will feature outstanding speakers, as well as topics that are sure to pique beef and forage producers’ interest,” said Randy Reeves, AgriLife Extension agent.
The conference agenda will feature topics including:
- Feral Hog Management – Dr. Billy Higginbotham, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist, Overton.
- The New Veterinary Directive – Dr. Tom Hairgrove, AgriLife Extension livestock and animal system coordinator, College Station.
- Pasture Weed Control Updates – Clint Perkins, AgriLife Extension agent, Wood County.
- Cost Comparisons of Winter Forage vs. Conventional Supplementation and Nutritional Aspects – Dr. Jason Cleere, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, College Station.
- What the Future Trends are in Cattle and Commodity Prices – Dr. David Anderson, AgriLife Extension livestock economist, College Station.
A question and answer period will follow the presentations.
The event includes a noon lunch provided by Legacy Ag Credit in Longview.
There will be three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units available for pesticide license recertification requirements. Two Beef Quality Assurance continuing education units are also available. Vendors and sponsors will also be on site.
For registration instructions and forms, a copy of the agenda, the conference flyer, a map or more information about the event, go to: http://gregg.agrilife.org/event/annual-east-texas-regional-forage-conference/.
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