Farmers and agribusiness representatives can learn about the hay market, forage production and management, and grazing management at the Forage Technology Conference at Michigan State University Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center as part of Agriculture and Natural Resources Week.
Registration opens at 9 a.m., March 11, and the program begins at 10 a.m. Morning sessions will cover the hay market, alfalfa weed control strategies, roughstalk bluegrass and producing forage on farms as well as custom harvesting.
Following lunch, participants can choose to attend sessions focused on forage production and management or grazing management.
The production and management session will feature Dan Hudson, Ph.D., answering questions about best candidates for cover crops. A two-year study comparing teff, brown mid-rib Sudan grass, German millet and pearl millet will also be featured.
The grazing technology session presenters will include the following:
- Dave Barker, Ph.D., from the Ohio State University, will discuss pre-graze and post-graze targets.
- Santiago Utsumi, Ph.D., from MSU, will discuss what forage base in a pasture is needed for optimal milk production.
- Jason Roundtree, Ph.D., of MSU, will talk about optimizing pasture management for beef production.
- Wes Everman, Ph.D., of MSU, will discuss pasture weed management strategies.
The $35 registration fee includes lunch and all materials. To register, contact Jodie Schonfelder at the MSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences by calling 517-355-0271, ext. 1114, or by e-mailing her at schonfel@msu.edu. To learn more about the program, contact Richard Leep, professor of crop and soil sciences, at 616-915-6353, or via e-mail at leep@msu.edu.
For a complete list of ANR Week programs, conferences and educational opportunities, visit anrweek.canr.msu.edu or contact program coordinator Megghan Honke at 517-353-3175, ext. 229, or via e-mail at honkemeg@msu.edu.
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