DIXON SPRINGS, Ill.— The annual Beef Field Day at the University of Illinois Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (DSAC) will be on Tuesday, July 30.  A variety of topics on beef cattle will be provided.

Topics to be presented this year include: management and/or control of invasive plants (Chris Evans - Extension Forester, UIUC NRES), ticks (new and old species) and disease carried by them and provide an update on the anaplasmosis research (Teresa Steckler – Illinois Extension Educator), short presentations from the six I-BELIEF Fellows that work at DSAC, Orr Beef Research Center, and campus, and introduction of the new interim AnSci farm manager – Lucas Neira.    

The program will start at 5 p.m. and concludes with a complimentary dinner prepared by the Shawnee Beef Association.  There is no charge to attend the Beef Field Day; however, for an accurate food count please pre-register by Friday, July 26. If dietary or disability accommodations are needed, participants need to indicate when registering. To register call 618-695-2441 or email Teresa Steckler at tsteckle@illinois.edu with your name, address, county, phone number and number attending. 

University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact your local registration office. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.

News source: Teresa Steckler, 618-695-4917, tsteckle@illinois.edu