The topics selected this year include the following:
• Silage Corn Irrigation
• Timing and Water Deficits
• Value of BMR Silage in a Ration
• Compost and Organic Alfalfa Production
• Forage Market Trends
• How to Market Hay Panel Discussion
• Plant Disease Diagnostic Workshop
• Forage Seed and Planting Workshop
• Consider the Value of Plant Nutrients in Your Hay and Corn Silage
• Herbicide Timing in Roundup Ready Corn
• Identification and Control of Poisonous Plants in Hay and Forage
• Using the Dew Simulator to Improve Hay Quality
• Pre-bale Application of Artificial Dew with Harvest Tec’s Dew Simulator
• Microwave Moisture Sensing Technology
Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho Extension Specialist for Hay and Forages, based in Twin Falls said, “The presenters on the program are from a variety of expertise including University of Idaho Extension Educators, Research Specialist and leaders in the hay and forage industry across the U.S.”
Throughout the two days, an industry trade show will also be offered to participants. Vendors with products and services important to the alfalfa and forage industry will be displaying during the two days. Waitley reports a record number of vendors at the 2012 Conference.
Visit the website of Idaho Hay and Forage Association at www.idahohay.com for more conference information or contact the IHFA office in Meridian at (208) 888-0988. Waitley stated “the hay and forage industry is under high demand in Idaho and outside the boarders of the state. We are making every effort to provide a quality program to present to growers the latest information to help make them profitable in the marketplace” Waitley said.
The Idaho Hay and Forage Conference is open to all producers and individuals associated with the industry. Idaho Pesticide Applicator re-certification credits and CCA credits will be available throughout the two days. The Idaho Hay and Forage Conference is sponsored jointly by the University of Idaho Extension System and the Idaho Hay and Forage Association. FG
—Idaho Hay and Forage Association press release
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