Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

KFGC Mission Statement -To promote the use of forages as profitable, economical and environmentally sound agriculture through education, communication and professional development of producers, scientists, educators and commercial representatives and by/through communication with policy makers and consumers in Kentucky.

Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council

Hay Production, Marketing and Mechanization

Cave City Convention Center

8:00 Registration8:45 Welcome and program highlights-Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky
9:00 National Producer and Consumer Survey: Increasing Alfalfa Hay Sales to Horse Owners-Krista Lea, MS, University of Kentucky
9:30 Hay Production in the Deep South: Bermudagrass and Alfalfa-A Perfect Combination! – Dr. Jennifer Tucker, University of Georgia
10:15 Break
10:45 Options for Hay Mechanization: Producer Perspective-Dennis Wright, Alfalfa Producer in Logan County
11:15 Hay Mechanization: Industry Overview – Noah Pendry, CNH Industrial (New Holland)
12:00 Lunch, Alfalfa Awards, KCA Hay Quality awards, and silent auction winners
1:00 Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council update-Brandon Sears, KFGC President
1:15 Tornado Recovery: Rebuilding the UK Princeton Research Station-Dr. Chris Teutsch, UK Grain and Forage Center of Excellence
1:30 Why You Should Consider Attending the International Grassland Congress: May 14-19, 2023, Covington KY-Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky
1:45 One Big Idea that has Helped Improve My Haying Operation-Winners of the SE Kentucky Hay Contest
2:30 Update on Options for managing thinning alfalfa stands-Dr. Jimmy Henning, Univ. of KY
2:50 Take-Home Lessons from Today’s Meeting-Dr. Ray Smith, Univ. of KY

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