Forage producers interested in learning more about pasture weed management, fertility and interceding are invited to a pasture walk on June 30 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. The pasture is located at the Scott Cherne farm, 28639 Miners Creek Road, Gutenberg.

The pasture walk aims to answer questions about weed management and selecting different forage species for pastures. Joshua Michel, extension field agronomist at Iowa State University, says the evening will also touch on why it is important to fertilize.

“Currently, pastures in Northeast Iowa are growing very well, but that also means that many weeds are also doing well,â€� he said. “This is an opportunity for producers to see how different herbicide strategies can help manage weeds and boost pasture productivity.â€�

Additionally, Ryan Hegland, pasture and land management specialist at Corteva, will discuss weed suppression and highlight differences in several herbicide demonstration plots. Michel will share insights on fertility management, interseeding and species selection. A brief introduction about the rotational grazing system and cow-calf operation will be provided, followed by transport for participants to the pastures via hay racks. A light dinner will be served after the pasture walk.

For more information and to preregister, contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Clayton County office at  xclayton@iastate.edu  or  563-245-1451.