Register by Feb. 16

Cedar Co. Livestock, Forage Conference set for Feb. 23

“Cattle health and taxes are important factors that influence cattle operation productivity and profitability,” says Patrick Davis, MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, education on management of these things is important to operation sustainability. Therefore, MU Extension, Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District and Cedar County MO Farm Bureau are cooperating to provide the Cedar County Livestock and Forage Conference on February 23 at 5:30 p. m. at the Stockton United Methodist Church Family Life Center at 708 State Hwy 32, Stockton, MO 65785.

“Cedar County agriculture organizations will provide updates during the conference,” says Davis. The Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District office will provide updates on their programs as well as honor their cooperator of the year. Also, a representative from Cedar County Farm Bureau will provide a legislative update.

“This conference will focus on cattle health and farm tax implications due to political policies,” says Davis. MU extension presentations and speakers are as follows:

• Cattle health update: Theileria and New World Screwworm

• Dr. Craig Payne, Director, MU Veterinary Extension

• Farm tax implications due to political policies

• Wesley Tucker, MU Extension Agriculture Business Field Specialist

“Agriculture businesses that support the conference will have booths set up,” says Davis. Attendees can visit the booths and learn how their products can help improve their farm operation.  For more information or to have a booth, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 or Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu.  Deadline to register for a booth and pay the fee is February 16.

“The conference is free, and a meal will be provided,” says Davis. To attend, register for the conference by contacting the Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District office at (417) 276-3388 ext. 3 by February 16. For all other questions contact Davis at davismp@missouri.edu or by phone at (417) 276-3313.