
2017 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium
Producing Quality Forages in the West
November 28th - November 30th, 2017 | Reno, NV
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Sponsors
The organizers of the 2017 California Alfalfa & Grains Conference wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the many sponsors of this year's conference.
- HarvXtra Alfalfa
- Bowles Farming Company
- San Joaquin Valley Hay Growers
- Western Ag Enterprises Inc.
- America’s Alfalfa
- Anderson Hay & Grain Co., Inc.
- Audubon California
- Farm Credit
- Hay & Forage Grower
- Penergetic Solutions
- Progressive Forage Grower
- Reinke
- Sierra Testing Service
- Toro Ag
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