The Vernon County MU Extension Center and Council will host a Beef Cattle Nutrition and Ration Balancing Workshop at 6 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Vernon County Fairgrounds Diner at 1488 East Ashland St, Nevada. The speakers will be Patrick Davis, Cedar County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist, and Andy McCorkill, Dallas County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist.

Topics covered will consist of:

• Understanding a Hay Test

• Incorporation of hay test into balancing a winter ration for cows and calves

Cost of the workshop is $15 per person and registration along with payment for the class is due to the Vernon County MU Extension Center (Vernon County Courthouse, Nevada, Mo. 64772) by Jan. 27. If the workshop is canceled due to bad weather the makeup day will be Jan. 31 same time and place.

If you would like to register, have questions or would like more information please contact the Vernon County MU Extension Center at 417/448- 2560 or by email at vernonco@missouri.edu.