Have drought conditions and overgrazing left your pastures in rough shape? Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist Chris Clark at one of two in-person workshops, or join Clark and other specialists in a webinar to discuss the topic.
Each session will focus on strategies to meet your herd’s nutritional needs and optimize pasture productivity in the current growing season. All events are in March and are free to attend, with registration requested.
After another year of dry growing conditions, many central Iowa pastures are likely somewhat stressed and overgrazed. Although there is only so much that can be done, it is important to be thoughtful and proactive in terms of pasture management, to get as much as possible from grazing acres.
With this in mind, the Iowa Beef Center team has prepared some thoughts about strategies that might be helpful this summer.
"Thoughtful pasture management is really important for profitability and productivity. And it becomes even more critical during prolonged drought," he said. "We will discuss several strategies to help with preparation and renovation of pastures for this growing season.”
Potential topics of discussion include delaying pasture turnout, fertilization, weed control, rotational grazing and incorporation of summer annuals.
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