Organized by: University Cooperative Extension Services of AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY, in cooperation with grower members of the California Alfalfa & Forage Association.

Hosted by: California Alfalfa & Forage Association

Symposium Chairs: Dan Putnam, University of California, Earl Creech, Utah State University, Emily Meccage, Forage Genetics International

2019 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, sponsored by the The UC California Alfalfa & Forage Systems Workgroup & Cooperative Extension Services of AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

7:30pm CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (workshop participants only)

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

8:00am-5:00pm ALFALFA HAY QUALITY WORKSHOP (Workshop Chairs Shannon Mueller, University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno, CA and Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID)
View Workshop Papers (PDF) & Videos

5:30pm-7:30pm SYMPOSIUM WELCOME RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS Cocktails and Hors D'oevures. Exhibits open.

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

9:00am-4:50pm Pest Management Workshop Prevention and Management of Pest Damages to Alfalfa View Workshop Papers (PDF) & Videos

4:50pm Adjourn

5:30pm-7:30pm Symposium Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Cocktails and Hors D'oevures. Exhibits open.

6:30am-7:00pm SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION

7:00am-8:00am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00am-3:30pm Irrigation Workshop:
Principles of Irrigation Management in Forages

Moderator: Steve Orloff, UCCE Farm Advisor, Yreka, CA

9-5 Exhibitor Setup

11-5:30 Long Beach Export Tour

3-7 Registration

5:30-6:45 Symposium Welcome Reception: Meet and greet with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.

Moderator: Shannon Mueller, UCCE Fresno County, CA

8:10 Hay Market Situation in Western States Seth Hoyt, The Hoyt Report, Ione, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

Tuesday, Dec 11th