Marshall County pasture walk set for March 12
Cattle grazing in pasture.
3/7/25
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Marshall County is hosting a pasture walk near Gilman on March 12 beginning at 1 p.m. Detailed instructions to the pasture will be provided when preregistering. This event is for anyone interested in learning more about pasture management and cattle grazing.
A duo of ISU extension specialists will talk about various aspects of pasture management. Crops specialist Meaghan Anderson will discuss agronomic aspects of pasture management such as soil fertility, weed management, and considerations for interseeding. Beef specialist Chris Clark will discuss the importance of grazing management, rotational grazing, avoiding overgrazing, and potentially some animal health topics.
The program will run from 1 to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but preregistration by March 10 is requested to help with planning. Please RSVP to Chelsea Llewellyn by email at chelsea@iastate.edu, by phone at 641-752-1551 or by text at 515-421-9345. For more information, contact Chris Clark at 712-250-0070 or by email at caclark@iastate.edu. There are no restrooms available onsite so please plan accordingly.
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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.
Contact:
Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist, 712-250-0070, caclark@iastate.edu
