Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host a rebuilding beef herd program on Sept. 25 in Franklin at the Camp Cooley Ranch to provide tips on developing a sound restocking plan, according to AgriLife Today.
Open to cattle ranchers throughout the Brazos Valley area, Rebuilding the Beef Herd: Planning to Capture the Opportunities program will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The Brazos Valley area includes the counties of Brazos, Burleson, Madison, Leon, Limestone, Freestone, Falls, Milam and Robertson.
Program speakers include Dr. Ron Gill, Jason Cleere, Larry Redmon and Stan Bevers, who will discuss cattle market outlook, forage and stocking management, replacement cow/heifer options, resource use and leased grazing considerations.
Various agribusinesses will exhibit and door prizes will be given throughout the day. Cost is $25 and attendees are urged to preregister as the program includes lunch and program materials.
To preregister, call 979-828-4270, or for more information visit the AgriLife Extension for Robertson County Facebook Page at http://on.fb.me/1qJGc2e.