Forage Extension Program
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Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference - February 24, 2022

Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference - February 24, 2022

Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference - February 24, 2022

Warren County Extension Office
Dr. S. Ray Smith 859-257-3358 raysmith1@uky.edu

Last Revised: Dec 8th, 2023

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Event Description

2022 Alfalfa Conference Flyer

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Schedule of Events (All Times Central)7:30     Registration, Silent Auction and Exhibits8:00     Welcome and overview for the day - Brett Reese, Southern States, President of KFGC  and Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky8:15     The biology of silage fermentation and additives - Dr. Chris Teutsch, University of Kentucky8:45     Species and variety options for baleage - Dr. Ray Smith, University of Kentucky9:15     Harvest timing and moisture determination - Dr. Jimmy Henning and Ben Connor, University of Kentucky9:45     Break—Visit exhibits and silent auction10:15     Mowing and conditioning for baleage: Equipment adjustment and harvest management— Dr. Jessica Williamson, AGCO11:00     Alfalfa insect update - Dr. Lee Townsend (ret.) University of Kentucky11:30     Lunch, Alfalfa awards, Silent auction results12:30     Optimizing quality with bale density and time of wrapping - Dr. Jessica Williamson, AGCO1:00     Round bale silage: Farmer results in Kentucky - Dr. Jimmy Henning, University of Kentucky1:30     Baled silage panel: Making high quality baleage - Dr. Jessica Williamson, Agco and Craig Cohron, Warren Co producer2:30     Final Comments and Survey Collection3:00     Adjourn

Contact Information

1100 Nicholasville Rd. N-222 Ag Science Bldg North Lexington, KY 40546-0091