The Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum
The Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum will take place on April 17 and 18 at the Best Western GranTree Inn, 1325 N 7th Avenue in Bozeman. Attendees can register online at https://www.montana.edu/nutrition/.
Educational Programs are listed below:
• April 17, 11:00-12:30 – Registration
• 2018 Weather Outlook
• Madison Food Park Development – Todd Hanson, Norsman Group Consulting.
• Alternative Forages and Economics – Emily Glunk, Extension Forage Specialist, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University.
• Forage Sampling and Analysis – Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University.
• Beef Cattle Supplementation Strategies – Darrin Boss, Superintendent, Northern Agriculture Research Center, Montana State University.
• April 18, 8:00-8:50 Water Quality and Geological Indicators – Trey Patterson, CEO/President of Padlock Ranch.
• Post-Fire Grazing Management – Lance Vermeire, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh.
• Cost of Cow Production and Insurance Programs During Drought – Bridger Feuz, Livestock Marketing Specialist, University of Wyoming.
• Utilizing Cover Crops - Emily Glunk, Extension Forage Specialist, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Montana State University.
• 12:00 – Conference wrap-up
For additional information, please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 or stop in for a visit. We are located in the green building behind the Courthouse.
Montana State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating. MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach.
