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Walthall hosts statewide dairy field day June 25
MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Dairy experts have planned a day of intensive education on issues related to dairy production in Mississippi, and everyone involved in the industry is encouraged to attend.
The Statewide Dairy Field Day is June 25 in Tylertown at the Southwest Events Center Conference Facility. There is no cost to attend this event, hosted by the Mississippi State University Extension Service.
Topics include gender selected semen; corn silage management; dairy budgets, policy, pay prices and input costs; dairy calf health; and grazing management. Educational displays and vendor booths will be set up at the field day for attendees to view.
Dairy producers, managers, employees, family members and support industry personnel are encouraged to attend.
Registration for the field day begins at 8:30 a.m. with sessions running from 9:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Attendees can browse educational and commercial exhibits after registration.
The Southwest Events Center Conference Facility is located at 29 Highway 48 East in Tylertown. Call Walthall County Extension director Lamar Adams at (601) 876-4021 or e-mail him at lamara@ext.msstate.edu for more information.
