SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Raising alfalfa in the Ozarks is an effective way of producing protein and energy sources to supplement beef and dairy cattle diets, according to Tim Schnakenberg, an agronomy specialist with University of Missouri Extension.
Greene County MU Extension and Mid-Missouri Bank are hosting an alfalfa tour and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 25 at the Rick and Justin Williams’ Tri-County Farm located at 4668 N. Farm Road 1, Ash Grove, Mo.
The program will focus on the benefits of alfalfa in beef nutrition, establishment and management, variety selection, weed and insect control and hay harvest techniques.
“Feed supplements are a significant expenditure when raising cattle. If a producer has the land, labor and equipment already available, the possibility of growing alfalfa to supplement beef diets may be worth considering, “said Schnakenberg. “Rick and Justin have been raising alfalfa for many years and this will be an outstanding tour location to discuss quality alfalfa production.”
Tim Schnakenberg and Livestock Specialist Andy McCorkill, both with University of Missouri Extension, will be on hand present programs and lead the discussion.
The tour will occur rain or shine and lawn chairs are suggested.
Registration is required and space is limited. Contact Melanie Wasson at Mid-Missouri Bank by telephone at (417) 732-4800 or by email at mwasson@midmobank.com.
— Tim Schnakenberg, University of Missouri Extension
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