Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop - Missouri
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About this Event
Toxic tall fescue reduces livestock weight gains and lowers reproductive performance. This one day workshop will give you the tools and information needed to remove toxic tall fescue and replace it with novel tall fescue varieties. Speakers include local producers, company representatives and extension specialists and researchers from across the country.
Agenda - TBD
Will include:
- Tall Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes
- Tall Fescue Toxicosis in Horses and Small Ruminants
- Toxicosis Management
- Drill Calibration
- Establishment and First Year Management
- Lunch
- Company Highlights
- Seed Quality and Testing
- Economics
- Cost Share and Incentive Programs
- Producer Panel
- Plot Tours
Notice: All national, state, local, and organizational COVID related restrictions and guidelines will be followed. Face coverings and social distancing will be enforced. Event is subject to cancellation with full refund. Space is limited.
The Alliance for Grassland Renewal is a national organization focused on enhancing the adoption of novel endophyte tall fescue technology through education, incentives, self-regulation and promotion. To learn more, go to www.grasslandrenewal.org.