LA GRANGE — Beef cattle producers on the rebound from the Texas drought are urged to attend the Fayette County Cow/Calf Clinic and Trade Show May 6 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange.
The fairgrounds are located at 400 W. Fairgrounds Road. The event is presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for Fayette County and the Fayette Beef Committee.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the program will be from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 at the door and includes a light breakfast, snacks, a catered lunch and handouts.
RSVP by May 2 to ensure an accurate meal count by calling the AgriLife Extension office in Fayette County at 979-968-5831.
Scott Willey, the AgriLife Extension county agent for agriculture and natural resources in La Grange, said drought over the past few years has had a profound impact on beef cattle producers across the state.
“This event is of special interest to those producers who have realized an impact from the drought and are interested in getting their operation back on track,” he said. “Rebuilding is not an easy task, but we’ve gathered an excellent group of veteran experts to help guide our ranchers through the process.”
Topics and speakers include:
— Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Units Requirement Changes, Jody Steizig, Texas Department of Agriculture inspector, San Antonio.
— Veterinary Feed Directive, Dr. Joe Paschal, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Corpus Christi.
— Farm Service Agency Update, Levi Garlick, U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency county executive director for Fayette and Lee counties.
— Breeding Programs/Systems-Utilizing Synchronization, Paschal.
— Livestock Market Update, Dr. Levi Russell, AgriLife Extension economist, Corpus Christi.
— Texas Beef Council, Mike McCravey, Texas Beef Council industry relations manager, Austin.
— Feral Hogs, Jacob Hetzel, Texas Wildlife Services wildlife biologist, San Antonio.
— Strategies for Weed Management in Forage Production, Dr. Josh McGinty, AgriLife Extension agronomist, Corpus Christi.
Attendees will be eligible for three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units — one in laws and regulations, one in integrated pest management and one general – plus 2.5 Beef Quality Assurance hours.
“Various local businesses will be on-site for the trade show and they have each pledged numerous donations for door prizes for those in attendance,” Willey said. “We’re sure to have another fun and entertaining show with lots of valuable information for beef cattle producers.”