The LSU AgCenter Hill Farm Research Station will host a Beef and Forage Field Day from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30  at the Hill Farm Research Station located at 11959 Hwy. 9 in Homer.  Topics to be discussed at this annual event include a cattle market update, body condition scoring of cattle, supplementation, and weed control options.  There will also be a drone sprayer demonstration and a session on calving problems and herd health featuring local veterinarian Dr. George Gamble.  In addition to a great lineup of speakers, there will be a tradeshow featuring a large variety of equipment, products, and services of interest to the cattle producer.   

This Beef and Forage Field Day is a free event with lunch being provided.  Please R.S.V.P. with Kathy at the Hill Farm Research Station by April 24.  The number at the station is 318-927-2578.  For more information on the Beef and Forage Field Day, or other LSU AgCenter beef cattle programming, please contact your local LSU AgCenter Extension Office.  If you should need special accommodations to attend this field day, please contact Kathy at 318-927-2578.