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- 2021 Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day
The 2021 Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day was held at the Hill Farm Research Station on April 29. Producers were able to receive a cattle market update, information on cattle stocking rates, an update on beef cattle extension projects at the Hill Farm, plot results focused on crabgrass control in Bermudagrass hay fields, overseeding pastures to improve soil health, integrating clovers in pastures, and cattle temperament and docility information. Popular amongst producers, a tradeshow was held during the Field Day as well.
Dr. Mike Salassi, Program Leader for Plant and Animal Sciences, welcomed everyone to the Hill Farm Research Station for the 2021 Northwest Region Beef and Forage Field Day. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Mr. Lee Faulk, Northwest Region Beef Cattle Program Coordinator and Associate Extension Specialist, gave an overview of extension programs at the Hill Farm Research Station. Lee also discussed stocking rate demonstration results found using cattle at the Hill Farm Research Station. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Dr. Ron Strahan, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, reviewed different herbicides and their uses for controlling common weeds in beef cattle pastures and hay fields. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Dr. Buddy Pitman, Professor, explained the planting and use of different clover species in pastures used for beef cattle grazing. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Dr. Wink Alison, LSU AgCenter Forage Extension Specialist, discussed different forage species used to improve soil health in pastures and hay fields. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Mr. Randall Mallette, Assistant Extension Agent in Natchitoches and Red River Parishes, provided an overview and update on the Master Farmer Program in the Northwest Region. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Mr. Dave Foster with the Cattle Producers of Louisiana provided an overview of the cattle markets. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.
Dr. Ashley Edwards, Assistant Extension Agent and Coordinator for Animal Science Programs, discusses the use of pen scores and other measurements of cattle docility in beef herds. This talk was given at the 2021 Northwest Region Beef & Forage Field Day on April 29, 2021 at the Hill Farm Research Station in Homer, LA.