ISU Armstrong Research Farm Will Host Beef Field Day

Aug 29, 2022

Field peas and forages will headline a beef field day at the Iowa State University Armstrong Research Farm on Friday, Sept. 16. ISU extension beef specialist Erika Lundy-Woolfolk said the field day program is geared toward local beef producers with information on exploring alternative cropping systems, tips for managing calves, and insight into the 2023 beef market.

Field peas and forages

“This field day is an opportunity to learn about research happening right here in southwest Iowa," she said. "Some of projects we’ll talk about are incorporating field peas into the cropping system, feeding field peas to feedlot cattle, and utilizing annual forages to expand grazing rotations."

Additional topics on the agenda are preparing calves for the feedyard and a beef cattle market outlook. Field day speakers are Lundy-Woolfolk; Dr. Dan Loy, ISU extension beef specialist; Dr. Dan Thomson, professor of animal science; Dr. Lee Schulz, ISU extension livestock economist; and Sara Lira, research scientist with Corteva Agriscience.

Thanks to sponsor Corteva, the field day and noon meal are free. Serving begins at noon with the program scheduled from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Following the program, an optional farm tour to view the research feedyard and individual intake feeding system will be offered. The event flyer offers a quick look at the topics, speakers and schedule.

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