Cattle producers struggling with intensifying drought learn about management and tax options Aug. 16 at the North Central Arkansas Drought Management Conference at North Arkansas College.
"This year's drought is really forcing cattle producers to seek out alternative sources of feed, while trying to keep an eye on their bottom line to survive into another season," said Mike McClintock, Boone County extension agent for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. "We want to be able to show producers the options available to them."
The conference runs from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. and will be held at North Arkansas College's Durant Center, 303 N. Main Street, Harrison in Durand B. There is no pre-event registration required and no cost to attend.
Cattle Drought Conference Aug 16 At North Arkansas College
On the agenda:
6 p.m. – Tax Advice for Livestock Producers - Larry Keeter, CPA
6:20 p.m. - Cattle Management During Drought - Dr. Tom Troxel, Associate Department Head- Animal Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
6:50 p.m. - Break- Light Refreshments
7:05 p.m. - Using Alternative Feedstuffs - Dr. Shane Gadberry, Associate Professor- Nutrition, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
7:40 p.m. - Forage Management-From Damage to Recovery - Dr. John Jennings, Professor-Forages, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture
8:30 p.m.- Questions and Answers
9:pm - Adjourn
For more information contact:
Baxter Co.: Mark Keaton, 870-425-2335
Boone Co.: Mike McClintock, 870-741-6168
Carroll Co.: Randy Forst, 870-423-2958
Marion Co.: Brian See, 870-449-6349
Newton Co.: Adam Willis, 870-446-2240
Searcy Co.: Shadenna Rainbolt, 870-448-3981
For more information on coping with drought, visit Arkansas Drought Resources at
http://arkansasdroughtresourcecenter.wordpress.com/ or the shortlink, http://wp.me/2zudK, or contact your county extension office.