Appanoose County Pasture Walk To Feature Cattle Grazing Topics

May 29, 2023

By Chris Clark and Clarabell Probasco

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Appanoose County is hosting a pasture walk on June 13 at 6 p.m. The event will take place southwest of Moulton, near 30151 269th Ave. A map and driving directions are included in the event flyer.

This event is for anyone interested in learning more about pasture management and cattle grazing.

A trio of ISU Extension and Outreach specialists will provide information on various aspects of pasture management. Beef specialist Chris Clark will talk about rotational grazing, pasture condition scoring and potentially some animal health topics. Crops specialist Clarabell Probasco will discuss agronomic aspects of pasture management, such as soil fertility and weed control, and ag engineer Kristina TeBockhorst will talk about pasture watering systems and managing high traffic areas.

Jesse Replogle, host of the pasture walk, will provide a brief overview of the location's current rotational grazing pasture system.

Source : iastate.edu

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