Hay Beef and Forage Day

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office and Young County Farm Bureau Board invite all agricultural producers to take part in the Annual Hay Beef and Forage Day. It will take place on Wednesday, March 25, at the Young County Arena, starting at 9:30 a.m..

As we move into spring the agricultural sector abounds with questions and uncertainly. What are the long term prospects for rainfall? Can rainfall salvage the current wheat crop? Where are fertilizer prices headed? What is the outlook or cattle prices? What are the changes in the Farm Bill? Has the corn/ethanol situation stabilized?

Questions such as the above will come to light and will be addressed by the speakers at this years Hay Day.

Question number one is weather. To get a real feel for our prospects the National Weather Service is sending State Meteorologist, Daniel Huckaby to give producers a realistic idea of what is the cause of our drought and what must occur for our rainfall prospects to improve. Additionally, the issue of climate change will be examined.

The ag economy is equally as much in a state of flux as the general economy. Stan Bevers will be on hand to analyze cause and effect trends that continue to add to the current uncertainly.

From the area of a much needed tool, Gerald Hobson of Du Pont chemical will be introducing a new product Pastora. Pastora is a herbicide for the control Grassburrs in coastal bermuda. Grassburrs have long been a major problem in newly established and mature costal fields.

Legislation concerning agriculture and issues that impact the industry will be reviewed by Larry Pratt, State Farm Bureau Board Member.

As with each Hay Day, a noon meal will be provided by Farmers Milling and Farm Bureau. Producers who need TDA hours will receive 3 hours of pesticide license credit. For more information on the Hay Day contact the Young, Palo Pinto Jack or Stephens County Agrilife Extension Offices.