2021 Virtual Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference
Thursday, March 11, 2021
9 a.m. - Noon EST
Michigan Forage Council Annual Meeting 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Held Online Via Zoom
This is a free event. However, registration is needed in order to receive the webinar meeting link to your email address.
9:00 a.m. Welcome & Opening - Gary Carmichael, MFC President
9:10 a.m. Keynote speaker: Dr. Dennis Hancock, Center Director, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center
"U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center: Focusing on Impact"
9:50 MSU Forage Research Update, Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Forage Specialist
10:20 Producer talks – Value-added Hay & Straw Repackaging, Mike Lauwers, Capac Forage Producer – Hot air for forages, John Strieter, Bay Port Forage Producer
10:45 Keynote speaker: Dr. Dennis Hancock
“The Baleage Balance: Moisture, Fermentation, and Risks";
11:15 Michigan Grazing Dairy Industry Trends, Tom Cook, St. Johns Dairy Grazier
11:30 Details to Forage Excellence – Phil Kaatz, MSU Extension Forage Educator
11:45 Michigan Hay Supply Update (observations and trends from Michigan’s Forage Council Board of Directors) – Jerry Lindquist, MFC Secretary, Forage Producer
Noon Conclusion of the 2021 Great Lakes Forage & Grazing Conference
1:00 - 2:00 The Michigan Forage Council (MFC) Annual Meeting
2:00 Adjourn
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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 with Lapeer MSU Extension at 810-667-0341 or HouseT@msu.edu.