2017 California Alfalfa & Grains Symposium

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Producing Quality Forages in the West

November 28th - November 30th, 2017 | Reno, NV

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Workshop

What is Forage Quality and How is it Managed in the Field?

Moderator: Shannon Mueller, University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno, CA Slides (PDF)

8:30 Definitions and Range of Variability for Hay Test Parameters Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID Video Slides (PDF)

8:55 Agronomic Influences on Forage Quality Dan Putnam, University of California, Davis, CA; Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID, Shannon Mueller, UCCE Fresno County, Fresno, CA Video Slides (PDF)

9:45 Harvest Management: Cutting, Raking, Curing, Baling Wayne Coblentz, USDA‐DFRC, Madison, WI Video Slides (PDF)

10:20 DISCUSSION

Hay Quality Sampling and Principles of Forage Nutritive Value and Quality

Moderator: Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID

10:45 Recommended Hay Sampling Protocol Dan Putnam, University of California, Davis, CA Video Slides (PDF)

11:15 How to Choose a Quality Testing Lab Mark Marsalis, New Mexico State University, Los Lunas, NM Video

11:30 Interpreting Hay Test Results from a Nutritionist’s Perspective Rick Norell, University of Idaho, Twin Falls, ID Video

12:00 DISCUSSION

Innovations in Forage Nutritive Value and Quality

Moderator: Dan Putnam, University of California, Davis, CA

1:15 Innovations in Forage Digestibility Analyses/Changing Concepts of Forage Quality Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH Video

Demonstrations and Hands‐on Activities

1:45 Choice and Utilization of Hay Probes Dan Putnam, CA, and Jody Gale, UT Video

2:15 Interpreting Hay Test Results and Understanding the Effects of Moisture Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID; Rick Norell, University of Idaho, Twin Falls, ID; and and Juan Solomon, University of Nevada, Reno, NV Video

3:00 Visual/Subjective Evaluation of Hay Quality Mylen Bohle, Oregon State University, Prineville, OR; and Shannon Mueller, UCCE, Fresno, CA Video

3:30 Post‐harvest Storage Issues with Hay Quality Wayne Coblentz, USDA/DFRC, Madison, WI; and Steve Norberg, Washington State University, Pasco, WA Video

4:00 Wrap up, Discussion, Questions/Answers, Presentation of Certificates Video

4:30 ADJOURN

CONTINUING EDUCATION
The following CE credits have been approved. Please sign in/out of each session you attend to be eligible for credits. Sign in sheets will be provided in the meeting rooms of each qualifying session.

Certified Crop Advisor

4.5 hours Soil & Water Management
3.0 hours Integrated Pest Management
8.5 hours Crop Management
3.0 hours Professional Development

Pesticide CE Credits

Arizona: 2.5 hours
California: 4 hours
Oregon: 3 hours
Nevada: 4.5 hours
Montana: 4 hours
Idaho: 3 hours
Utah: 4.5 hours
Washington: 3.5 hours