By PR Extension Office
The annual Extension Ag Winter Series will cover a variety of topics including the use of low-quality feeds, landscaping and plant identification, according to MSU Extension Powder River County Agent Mary Rumph.
“Even though producers are deep into their stackyards, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the low-quality forages many are using this winter,” said Rumph. “Timing is important as most cows haven’t entered the third trimester of gestation, but will soon, during which nutritional needs will be higher.”
The Winter Series will be held on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022 at the Broadus Community Center beginning at 12:30 pm. Two private applicator credits will be available for the program. The list of topics and presenters include:
From Turf to Trees: Landscaping Practices for Montana Gardens by Abi Saeed, MSU Extension Horticulture Associate Specialist. Landscaping in Montana can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. Saeed will focus on best management practices for landscapes in Montana from your trees to your turf, common problems to be on the lookout for, and tips to get the most out of your Montana Gardens for years to come. Discussion topics will include diagnosis of disease and pests and the proper use of pesticides to manage those pests.
Beef Production Strategies to Optimize the Use of Low-Quality Feedstuffs by Tim DelCurto, MSU Professor and Endowed Chair of Animal Science. DelCurto will focus on the uniqueness of ruminant livestock (particularly cattle) and strategies to optimize the use of low-quality, high-fiber, roughages in beef cattle diets. He will include a discussion on physical and chemical modification of forages with the bulk of the presentation focused on strategic supplementation. Types of supplements, timing of supplementation, frequency of supplementation and amounts of supplements needed will be discussed. In addition, the influence of environment, cow size and cow type will also be discussed as it relates to nutrient needs and optimal supplementation practices.
Pest Identification with Digital Diagnosis and Proper Sampling Techniques by Danielle Harper, MSU Extension Wibaux County.
Harper will cover how to properly identify pests using different digital diagnosis tools, such as phone apps and photographs, as well as physical samples. The free services provided through the Montana State University Schutter Diagnostic Laboratory will be discussed, specifically how to properly submit quality samples. Samples may include herbicide damage, insect/pest ID, plant diseases, plant ID, and weed ID. This presentation will also cover how to properly sample harvested and standing forages, soil, and water for local Extension office testing, as well as for commercial laboratory analyses.
Please contact the Powder River Extension office at 436-2424 for additional information.
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