Commodities: Field Crops: Forages
Hay Production School - 2010
The 3rd Annual Hay Production School will be held April 8 and 9, 2010 at the home of the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, GA.
This event follows on the resounding success of our first two annual Hay Production Schools. Our partnership with the good folks at the Sunbelt Expo promises to make the 2010 Hay Production School to be our biggest yet!
The 2010 Hay Production School is in its earliest stages of planning, but it will be a very valuable time for serious hay producers to learn more about modern hay-making techniques. This program is dedicated to those who are serious about commercial hay production and those who would like a thorough, "A to Z coverage" of the subject. We pride ourselves in the fact that this training is rather unique in the Southeast, as it is essentially the only program of its kind.
Below is an outline of the major topics that we cover (we may be adding to or slightly modifiying this list as we plan for the program). Links to the information that was presented at the 2009 Hay Production School can be found here.
Presentation Topics |
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| 1. | Hay Production Economics and Outlook |
| 2. | Recommendations in selecting and establishing a hay crop |
| 3. | Fertilization Strategies for Hay Producers |
| 4. | How to produce high quality hay I: Forage species, harvest timing, and forage quality |
| 5. | Alfalfa Production in the Southeast and Deep South |
| 6. | Weed management options for hay producers |
| 7. | Insect management options for hay producers |
| 8. | How to produce high quality hay II: How to cure and handle hay |
| 9. | Baled Silage and Hay Preservatives |
| 10. | Hay Storage Systems |
| 11. | Hay Marketing Tips |
| 12. | Meeting the Requirements of the Horse Hay Market |
Visit us at www.georgiaforages.com in the coming days when we announce more details on Hay Production School -2010!
Links
"Southern Forages" is offered for sale as part of this program because it is an excellent resource for hay and pasture producers in the South. You can either order this book as part of the registration process for the Hay Production School, or you can order this book directly from the publisher (International Plant Nutrition Institute) by clicking here. Their website also has a more indepth description of the book and its content.