K-state's statewide cow-calf workshop series

By Scout Nelson

Kansas State University's beef extension specialists and agents are bringing a series of informative cow-calf production workshops to Kansas. Scheduled for late January and February, these meetings are designed to support local producers with the latest insights on cattle farming.

The workshops are a collaborative effort between state specialists and local extension units, tailored to meet the specific needs and conditions of Kansas cattle producers.

They will cover a wide range of topics, including risk management tools, cowherd nutrition post-drought, heifer development strategies, and bull selection.

Upcoming workshop details are as follows:

1. Hays (Jan. 24): Focus on production and forage considerations. Held at Ellis County extension office, with RSVP to Alicia Boor at 620-793-1910 or 785-628-9430 or tam3@ksu.edu.
2. Larned (Jan. 29): Concentrating on cow and heifer management amid low cattle inventories. Located at J.A. Haas Exhibit Building, RSVP to Kyle Grant at 620-285-6901 or kkgrant@ksu.edu.
3. Seneca (Feb. 5): Themed “Rebuilding the Cow Herd.” Taking place at Woolsoncroft Events Center, RSVP to Ross Mosteller at 785-336-2184 or rmostell@ksu.edu
4. Smith Center (Feb. 15): Discussing strategies for feeding cattle through drought. At Smith Center First Christian Church, RSVP to Blaire Todd at 785-738-3597
5. Eureka (Feb. 20): Focusing on cow-calf and risk management. Hosted at Eureka United Methodist Church, RSVP to Ben Sims at 620-583-7455 or benjam63@ksu.edu.

This workshop series is an excellent opportunity for Kansas cattle farmers to gain valuable knowledge and skills for enhancing their farming practices.