By Blake Jackson
“Cattle health and taxes are important factors that influence cattle operation productivity and profitability,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. He adds that education on managing these areas is critical for sustaining operations.
To support this, MU Extension, the Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Cedar County Farm Bureau are hosting the Cedar County Livestock and Forage Conference at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Stockton United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 708 State Highway 32, Stockton.
“Cedar County agriculture organizations will provide updates during the conference,” says Davis. The Cedar County Soil and Water Conservation District will share program updates and recognize their cooperator of the year. A Cedar County Farm Bureau representative will also provide a legislative update.
“This conference will focus on cattle health and farm tax implications due to political policies,” says Davis. Presentations include a cattle health update on Theileria and New World screwworm by Craig Payne, MU Veterinary Extension Director, and a session on farm tax implications by Wesley Tucker, MU Extension agriculture business field specialist.
“Agriculture businesses that support the conference will have booths set up,” says Davis. Attendees can explore the booths to see products that may enhance their operations.
For booth registration or information, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3313 or Davis at davismp@missouri.edu. Booth registration and fee deadline is Feb. 16.
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