New forage planting and harvesting equipment, plus demonstration plots, will be featured at the 29th annual O.D. Butler Forage Field Day, scheduled May 15 in Franklin, according to AgriLife Today.
Morning topics include the value of liming low PH soils, wildlife plots on working ranches, weed and brush control and a tour of weed control plots. The afternoon session will include live demonstrations of the latest technology and newest forage-related equipment on the market. The field day will also feature ag industry booths.
Registration is $25, which includes handouts and lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the program concluding at 3:30 p.m. Three hours of general continuing education units will be offered for Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator’s license holders.
The event is to be conducted by the Brazos Area Hay Producers Association in cooperation with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife). For more information, call the AgriLife Extension office in Robertson County at 979-828-4270.