After our first two virtual conference sessions back in December, we’re gearing up for two new, free virtual conference sessions for farmers.

Each day is full of great speakers and topics, but please pre-register separately for each one.

Farm Forages Virtual Conference Schedule • Feb. 3, 2021

  • Choosing the Right Summer Forage for Your Objectives | 10 am – 10:20 am
    Margaret Smith, PhD (Agronomist) • Albert Lea Seed
  • Improving Warm-Season Grass Yields & Quality | 10:30 am – 11:15 am
    Matt Akins (Assistant Scientist & Dairy Extension Specialist) • University of Wisconsin
  • Optimizing Animal Use of Summer Annuals | 11:15 am – 12 pm
    Mary Drewnowski, PhD (Beef Systems Specialist) • University of Nebraska
  • Grazing Cover Crops: Panel Discussion | 12 pm – 1 pm
    A panel of professionals representing a range of latitudes/length of growing seasons including:
    Jon Luhman (Farmer, Goodhue, MN) | Jason Cavadini (Farmer & Researcher) • University of Wisconsin
  • Double-Crop Forage Production: Winter Small Grains & Corn | 1 pm – 2 pm
    Kevin Shelley, Nutrient & Pest Management Specialist, University of Wisconsin

Pre-register now for the Farm Forages Virtual Conference at: bit.ly/34BVeRg

Small Grains Virtual Conference Schedule • Feb. 4, 2021

  • Spring Small Grain Variety Selection (Oats, Barley, Wheat) | 10 am – 10:30 am
    Mac Ehrhardt (President, Co-Owner) & Matt Leavitt (Agronomist) • Albert Lea Seed
  • Best Practices for Oats & Spring Barley | 10:30 am – 11 am
    Margaret Smith, PhD (Agronomist) • Albert Lea Seed
  • Feeding Hybrid Rye (Hogs, Cattle, Poultry) | 11 am – 11:30 am
    Molly McGhee (Graduate Researcher) • University of Illinois
  • Hybrid Rye: New Varieties | 11:30 am – 12 pm
    Becca Brattain, PhD (Livestock Nutritionist) • KWS
  • Marketing Small Grains | 12 pm – 1 pm
    Lydia English (Strategic Initiatives Coordinator) • Practical Farmers of Iowa
  • Ancient & Heritage Grains (Einkorn, Emmer, Spelt, Heritage Wheats) | 1 pm – 2 p
    Steve Zwinger (Farmer/Research Specialist, Sykeston, ND) | John Wepking (Farmer, Ridgeway, WI)

Pre-register now for the Small Grains Virtual Conference at: bit.ly/3hdjrT3

Both events are free and will hosted using the Zoom conferencing platform.