The Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting is fast approaching.

Terri Miller-Casey, Extension Director for the University of Illinois Extension in Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties indicates producers can improve herd management by learning the latest research on cover crop performance, grazing farms, soil health, and drainage practices. 

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 7 at the University of Illinois Extension Christian County Office in Taylorville. 

Register before Feb. 2 at go.illinois.edu/DSFWinter23.

Evan Schulte, a beef producer from Salem, will discuss profitable forage and conservation grazing systems. 

Andrew Margenot, University of Illinois crop science assistant professor, will present updated recommendations for phosphorus and potassium tests for Illinois fields. Kristin Greer, U of I crop sciences senior research specialist, will demonstrate new crop rotations for the farm's drainage research.