Success StoryHay Day Demonstrates Alternative Forages to Extend Grazing and Improve Cow Management



Hay Day Demonstrates Alternative Forages to Extend Grazing and Improve Cow Management

Author: Michelle Simon

Planning Unit: Campbell County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Agriculture and Natural Resource Education - Beef and Forage Production and Marketing

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

The 2022 Hay Day was hosted by the Weinel family in Campbell County. This was a wonderful event with a great attendance of over 150 people. A farm tour was offered on hay wagons that showcased the Weinel’s herd of Hereford cattle, the crabgrass grazing plot and johnsongrass control plot. A discussion was led by Ty McGuire, Vitaferm, regarding the importance of providing mineral for cattle and what options were on the market to combat issues like fly control and fescue toxicity. Michelle Simon, Campbell County ANR Agent, wrapped up the field day with a demonstration of a new chuteside pregnancy testing option for cattle that helps producer be more efficient in their cow management strategies. The local Farm Bureau, Conservation District and FFA chapter all participated in the field day with informational booths and volunteered their time. Following the field day, Southern States noted an increase in producers feeding improved, loose mineral that improved cow efficiency, have better control of johnsongrass and other noxious weeds and over 200 chuteside tests have been used to pregnancy test cattle with results in minutes versus days.






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