KY Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference

Please join the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council for the 36th Annual Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference. This day long confernce focuses on maximizing alfalfa utilization and producing quality stored forages.

**Registration will also be available at the door the day of the conference**

Schedule of Events

8:00 (CST) Registration and Exhibits

8:45 Welcome, Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky

9:00 TBD, Dr. Matthew Dixon, University of Kentucky

9:20 Understanding and Improving Fermentation in Alfalfa and Grass Baleage, Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia

10:00 Break and Exhibits

10:30 Why is Intake Reduced When Cattle are Fed Tall Fescue?, Jimmy Klotz, USDA ARS

10:50 Hay Production: East vs. West, Tom Keene, University of Kentucky

11:10 What’s New in Seed Coatings?, Bill Talley, Summit Seeds

11:30 The Economics of Forage Quality, Dr. Kenny Burdine, University of Kentucky

11:50 Discussion

12:00 Lunch

12:50 Alfalfa Awards and Silent Auction Results

1:20 Selecting Summer Annual Varieties Using Yields and Digestibility, Dr. Chris Teutsch

2:00 Producer Panel

3:00 Discussion

3:15 Adjourn