Event Overview
The Wiese family bought their first Hereford cattle in 1912. Now Shayne and Chance are the fifth generation raising breeding stock on their farm near Manning, Iowa. Their aim is to produce cattle with “practical and fundamental” traits that will do well in commercial production. But at the same time, they see the cattle as a tool to better the land for the next five generations. Come learn how the Wieses use annual forages as pasture relief and soil health. They’ll also share some basic cattle handling techniques and what to look for in the epigenetics of good production cows.
Meal
A meal will follow the field day.
See & Discuss
- Grazing cereal rye with cattle
- Understanding and using cattle epigenetics
- Low-stress cattle handling techniques
Sponsors
- Continuum Ag
- Green Cover
- Iowa Cover Crop
