Production agriculture is facing the reality of lower net farm income for the coming growing season. Forage production, the third largest commodity crop in Michigan, is poised to be an area of profitability.
Join MSU Extension Specialists, Educators and guest speakers to learn more about areas pertaining to the profitability of forages in 2018.
This program, located in three convenient locations and open to all. Forage producers of alfalfa, grass, and corn silage as well as others such as custom forage harvesters, agribusinesses, veterans, and others interested in learning about forages are invited to attend.
AGENDA:
Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist: Alfalfa & Grass Mixes for Higher Income & Quality
Dr. Tim Dietz, Monsanto: The Economics of HarvXtra Alfalfa
Dr. Manni Singh, MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist: Choosing the Best Corn Silage Hybrid - Yield & Quality
Phil Kaatz, MSU Extension Forage Educator: Forage Supply Side Economics
Jerry Lindquist, MSU Extension Grazing Educator: Optimizing Manure Economics for Forage Fertility
Cost: $10 per person (includes lunch and materials)
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2018 Times, Dates, & Locations Registration 9:30 a.m. Program 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. all locations |
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Tuesday, March 13 Franklin Inn |
Thursday, March 22 Winding Brook Conference Center (RESD) |
Tuesday, March 27 4-H Cabin |
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information contact Tina House at 810-667-0341 or Phil Kaatz at kaatz@msu.edu.
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