Ever wonder how monthly precipitation totals influence pasture production? Are those Locust trees becoming more of a problem?

If so, make plans to attend the Grass, Herd Health & Management: Keeping on Top of the Challenges beef cattle program on Tuesday, Feb. 24th beginning with registration at 5 p.m. at the Agricultural Research Center, Hays.

Topics and presenters are: Grass Mgt. Planning, Recovery & Competition by Keith Harmoney, KSU Range Specialist; Understanding Johne’s (pronounced “Yon-ness”) Disease & Implications to Herd Health by Gregg Hanzlicek, DVM at KSU Vet Diagnostic Lab; Management Choices to Improve Young Cow Performance by Sandy Johnson, Extension Livestock Specialist; and an Update on Trich and How to Keep It Out of Your Herd.

Bull fries and fixins will be served, but in order to reserve a place at the dinner table, RSVP and payment of $5 is necessary and has been extended to Thursday, Feb. 19. Make check payable and mail to Ellis Co. Extension, 601 Main, Hays 67601. Payment at the door is $10 with no guarantee of a meal.

For more information, call (785) 628-9430.