As the weather warms up, flies and other insects will be back to challenge our livestock. If you have experienced decreased effectiveness of your pest management strategies over time, you may want to take advantage of the opportunity to hear from K-State Research & Extension livestock entomologist, Dr Cassandra Olds. You can access her virtual presentation entitled ‘How the creepies affect the crawlies: sustainable endo and ectoparasite control in livestock’ on the Rawlins County Extension YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl2pGCqO5u0 . She discusses problems with resistance to endectocides and management strategies to reduce the rate of resistance development.
Cottonwood District Wheat Demonstration Plot Field Days-Tuesday, May 25th
Barton County begins at 8:30 a.m. (RSVP appreciated by Friday, May 21, call Brenda 620-793-1910 or email [email protected])
Location: Barton Co. 2.5 miles W. of Great Bend on W. Barton Co. Rd. at the intersection of NW 50th Ave.
In case of inclement weather for the Barton Co. Field Day, it will be held at American Ag Credit, 5634 10th Street.
Ellis County begins at 6:00 p.m. No RSVP necessary. Meal and refreshments following the tour.
Location:Ellis Co. from I-70 take Victoria exit go 2.5 miles N. on Cathedral Ave. turn W. onto Fairground Rd. go 1 mile & turn S. onto 330th Ave go ¼ mile. From Catharine go ½ E., turn S. onto 310th, go 1 mile and turn E. onto Fairground Rd. go 2 miles, turn S. 330th go ¼ mile.
In case of inclement weather the Ellis Co. Field Day will be held at the VFW Hall, Victoria, 204 E. Main St.