Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Tue, Feb 21, 8:00 AM
Cave City Convention Center • Cave City, KY
$15 - $40
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KY Alfalfa and Stored Forages Conference 2018
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Location
Cave City Convention Center 502 Mammoth Cave Street Cave City, KY 42127
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Description
8:00 (CST) Registration and Exhibits
8:45 Welcome - Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky
9:00 Fine tuning varietal selection for the Mid-South - Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky
9:20 Getting off to a good start: Alfalfa Establishment- Dr. Chris Teutsch, University of Kentucky
9:40 Fertilizing high producing alfalfa stands - Dr. Edwin Ritchey, University of Kentucky
10:00 Break and Exhibits
10:30 An integrated approach to weed control in alfalfa production systems - Dr. J.D. Green, University of Kentucky
10:50 An integrated approach to pest management in alfalfa production systems - Dr. Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky
11:10 An integrated approach to disease management in alfalfa production systems - Dr. Kiersten Wise, University of Kentucky
11:30 Harvesting quality alfalfa - Dr. Garry Lacefield, Professor Emeritus, University of Kentucky
11:50 Discussion
12:00 Lunch
12:50 Alfalfa Awards and Silent Auction Results
1:15 How Growing Degree Days affects alfalfa frost damage - Dr. Matt Dixon, University of Kentucky
1:35 Mechanization to optimize alfalfa harvest efficiency - Industry Representative
2:05 Emerging export markets for high quality alfalfa hay - Tom Keene, University of Kentucky
2:25 The future of alfalfa: Understanding GMO traits and their impact on production and marketing - Industry representative
3:05 Discussion and Survey
3:30 Adjourn