EVENT COVERAGE

The University of Idaho, in conjunction with Mycogen Seed Company, recently held its Forage Harvest Field Day at the Kimberly Research and Extension Center.

The 2011 Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show, in Springfield, Missouri, had the least entries since the show began in 1985. A very wet, cool May, followed by a unusually dry June and July were the main causes for not entering by southwest Missouri farmers.

The Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is the largest agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation.

The ongoing drought has taken a toll on agricultural trials at the Stiles Farm Foundation, but this year’s field day featured plenty of discussions on how to manage dry conditions as a crop producer, according to organizers.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is seeking entries for the 2011 contest. Big cash prizes are available! The deadline for corn silage entries is Aug. 18, and all other entries are due Sept. 7.

The 2011 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference was held June 12-15 in French Lick, Indiana, at the beautiful and historic French Lick Springs Hotel.