2021 “Virtual” Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference featuring keynote speaker Dennis Hancock
February 11, 2021
The Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference on March 11 is going virtual. Keynote topics include U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Focusing on Impact, and The Baleage Balance: Moisture, Fermentation, and Risks.
The annual Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference offered by the Michigan Forage Council with support from Michigan State University Extension is going virtual this year. This great educational event is free of charge and offered to forage producers and those with interests in agriculture. The virtual platform will hopefully attract even more graziers and forage producers to participate in this event. The conference is designed to help producers learn about new and innovative ideas, approaches, and solutions to challenges in the Great Lakes regions forage-based agriculture systems.
In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system
January 13, 2021
From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency.
Listen to the Michigan Field Crops podcast channel for a new “In the Weeds” series exploring cropping systems upgrades. You will hear from farmers, agribusiness and scientists in the field about their recommendations on equipment and management changes for the following topics:
Manure management and application equipment
Innovative forage systems
Several of the episodes are available. Get listening!
Series 6 Episode 1: Don t Treat Manure like $ t
Michigan State University Extension educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sit down with Glen Arnold, manure nutrient management systems field specialist with Ohio State University, to discuss how to better utilize manure through improved application techniques.
Jan 8, 2021
MSU Extension is offering the online program, “UP/Northern Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update 2021” on Jan. 15.
The online educational program for farmers will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 15.
This program is planned for farmers raising grain and forage crops in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan.
The program will include short talks from several crop experts from Michigan State University, including:
≤ Advancement of Northern Michigan Dry Beans: Scott Bales, MSU Dry Bean Specialist
≤ Small Grains: Oats, Barley, Triticale and Straw: Dennis Pennington, MSU Wheat System Specialist
≤ MAEAP (Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program): Holly Moss, MAEAP Technician Delta Co.
Jan 8, 2021
MARQUETTE An on-line educational program for farmers is offered on January 15, 9 a.m. – noon. This program is planned for farmers raising grain and forage crops in the Upper Peninsula and Northern lower Michigan. The program will include short talks from several crop experts from Michigan State University:
Advancement of Northern Michigan Dry Beans: Scott Bales, MSU Dry Bean Specialist
Small Grains: Oats, Barley, Triticale and Straw: Dennis Pennington, MSU Wheat System Specialist
MAEAP (MI Ag Environmental Assurance Program): Holly Moss, MAEAP Technician Delta Co.
Successful Corn Silage Production: Dr. Manni Singh, MSUE Agronomy Specialist
Mixing It Up in Your Hayfield: Dr. Kim Cassida, MSUE Forage and Cover Crop Specialist
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