Jefferson County Cattlemen

JEFFERSON COUNTY CATTLEMEN

Jefferson County Cattlemen had a recent informational meeting.

Jess Jackson, the local grazing specialist from NRCS, was guest speaker. He highlighted basic information on pasture management and the effects on the grazing herd. He discussed how cattlemen are managing a moving target as cow needs change throughout the year and weather is never a reliable factor in decision making. Jackson explained plant composition ? how water and sunlight work together to promote plant growth and how all things put together impact a grazing herd.

He has information about pasture management and rotation grazing along with a network of professional colleagues to help address specific individual needs.

President Adam Ledger conducted the monthly business meeting. A Young Cattlemen?s meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building. Guest speakers will be Dawn Stewart, beginning-farmer loans, and Steve Ferguson from the Iowa Agricultural Development Division. The event, with a steak dinner, is free. Make reservations with Ledger at 919-0898.

The final phase of officer elections was held, and several committee chairs were elected.

The next meeting will be 7 p.m. March 3 at Kokomo?s Kafe. Guest speaker will be ISU Extension beef specialist Patrick Wall.