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