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Managing for Drought: Ag Conference 2006

Free!
Dec. 6, 9-2, Le Flore County Fairgrounds, Poteau
Learn Effective Strategies for Weathering the Drought

Effective Nutrient Management
Dr. Josh Payne, OSU area animal waste management specialist

Litter Market, Coccidosis, and Weed Seeds

Nutritional Strategies for Weathering the Drought
Jack Wallace, OSU area livestock specialist

Culling decisions for a drought stricken cow herd.
Early weaning options.
Limit feeding to reduce hay needs.

Spring Forage Management on Droughty Pastures
Chris Rice, OSU area agronomist

Use of cool season grasses such as small grains and ryegrass.
Fertilization strategies for warm season, introduced grasses.
Herbicide and fertilizer options during and after a drought.

Surviving a Drought
David Redhage, ag economist, Kerr Center

Financial and tax considerations.

Beef, Poultry, Goats- Integrated Systems for Production Waste Management
Dwight Guy, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dr. Jim Britton, OK Foods, Inc., Dr. David Sparks, OSU area food/animal quality& health specialist