THIS EVENT, ORIGINALLY SET FOR OCT. 9, HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Northeast Iowa pasture walk focuses on fall management and weaning strategies
9/13/24
Attendees learn about pasture management strategies
during a tour at Lenth Herefords in 2023.
Photo by Josh Michel.
POSTVILLE, Iowa — Fall is a busy time of the year with harvest and field operations. But attention should also be given to pastures and cattle management. Lenth Herefords outside of Postville has developed a system of properly managing their pastures while caring for their herd of Hereford cattle, and Iowa State University extension field agronomist Josh Michel said an upcoming pasture walk is a good way for people to see what's been done.
“This free event is a great opportunity for area producers and cattlemen to learn about fall management considerations for forages," he said, "You'll also learn some cattle management strategies that have been proven to be successful on the Lenth farm.”
Oowned and operated by Doug and Marilyn Lenth, Lenth Herefords is located at 13690 130th St, Postville. The Lenths will be joined by Michel, Iowa State extension beef specialist Denise Schwab, and Iowa State extension small ruminant outreach specialist Carolyn Ihde. The pasture walk is set for October 9, beginning at 1 p.m. After a brief overview of the farm operations, attendees will tour the pastures where Iowa State extension staff will discuss agronomic, grazing, and cattle management strategies. The tour will conclude by 4 p.m.
While walk-ins registrations are accepted, attendees are asked to preregister by October 8 to assist with space accommodations and notifications in the event of weather-related changes. To register, contact the Clayton County Extension office by email or phone at 563-245-1451. For more information, please contact Michel by phone at 563-581-7828 or Schwab by phone at 319-472-4739.
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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.
Contacts:
Josh Michel, extension field agronomist, 563-581-7828, jjmichel@iastate.edu
Denise Schwab, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, 319-721-9624, dschwab@iastate.edu
