Commodities: Field Crops: Forages
Hay Production School - 2008
Our first annual Hay Production School seemed to be a resounding success. We had nearly 100 people to attend the March 8th training in Waynesboro. Hay producers were exposed to a variety of topics relevant to hay production. Printable versions of the handouts are available below.
Presentation Handouts
- Recommendations in selecting and establishing a hay crop.
- Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia
- Weed management options for hay producers.
- Dr. Tim Murphy, University of Georgia
- Insect management options for hay producers.
- Dr. David Buntin, University of Georgia
- How to produce high quality hay I: Forage species, harvest timing, & forage quality.
- Dr. John Andrae, Clemson University
- How to produce high quality hay II: How to cure and handle hay.
- Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia
- Fertilization Strategies for Hay Producers
- Dr. Dennis Hancock, University of Georgia
- Relative Forage Quality – A new measure of forage quality.
- Dr. John Andrae, Clemson University
- Hay Storage Systems
- Dr. John Worley, University of Georgia
- The Economics of Hay Production
(Budgets in MS Excel here)
- Dr. Curt Lacy, University of Georgia
Visit us at www.georgiaforages.com in the coming months when we announce the details for Hay Production School -2009!
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Agenda for Hay Production School - 2008