The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days in 2024. These field days will provide a real-time look at current research, discussion of hot topics, and networking opportunities for forage and livestock producers.

Details

When: March 15, April 23, May 3, and October 18

Where: Auburn University Research and Extension Centers throughout Alabama

Topics

Selected topics of the 2024 field days include the following:

• Weed Control Options
• Soil Health
• Grazing Management
• Forage Variety Selection
• Increasing Forage Yields
• Wildlife Issues
• Cattle Reproduction and Selection

Dates and Locations

Find dates and information for the 2024 beef and forage field days below.

March 15

• Wiregrass Research and Extension Center
• Time: 8 a.m. — 1 p.m.
• Address: 167 State Highway 134 E, Headland, AL 36345
• Registration: www.aces.edu/event/beef-forage-field-day-wiregrass-research-extension-center/
• Contact: Rickey Hudson
  • hudsorg@auburn.edu
  • (334) 726-6814

April 23

• Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center
• Time: 2 — 7 p.m.
• Address: 9494 Experimental Loop, Madison, AL 35756
• Registration: www.aces.edu/event/tennessee-valley-beef-forage-field-day/
• Contact: Ali Gotcher
  • acg0134@auburn.edu
  • (334) 752-1718

May 3

• E.V. Smith Research Center
• Time: 8 a.m. — 1 p.m.
• Address: 4725 County Rd. 40, Shorter, AL 36075
• Registration: www.aces.edu/event/cattle-and-forage-field-day-e-v-smith/
• Contact: Josh Elmore
  • elmorjb@auburn.edu
  • (334) 850-7859

October 18

• Blackbelt Research and Extension Center
• Time: 8 a.m. — 1 p.m.
• Address: 60 County Rd. 944, Marion Junction, AL 36759
• Registration: www.aces.edu/event/cattle-and-forage-field-day-blackbelt-research-extension-center/
• Contact: Josh Elmore
  • elmorjb@auburn.edu
  • (334) 850-7859

More Information

For more information on the 2024 beef and forage field days, contact the Alabama Extension animal science and forages professional in your area.