Western Kansas Forage Conference
Practical, research-backed management for high-plains beef and forage producers.
Join us for a one-day, producer-focused workshop covering annual forage systems, alfalfa profitability, prussic acid management, fertility, insurance, marketing, and more. Sessions are fast-paced with time for Q&A and peer discussion. Ground your decisions in high-quality, unbiased research you can trust for the season ahead.
Event Details
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When: November 5
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Time: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Registration 8:30–8:55; program starts 8:55)
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Where: Southwest Research-Extension Center, 4500 E. Mary Street, Garden City, KS 67846-9132
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Who should attend: Beef producers, forage growers, ag lenders, advisors, educators
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Cost: Free to attend, lunch provided
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(Registration is requested to help with catering count but not required to attend.)
Agenda
(Agenda may be subject to change)|
Time |
Speaker |
Topic |
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8:30-8:55 |
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Registration |
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8:55-9:00 |
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Welcome |
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9:00-9:30 |
John Holman |
Haying and grazing annual forages and associated economics |
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9:30-10:00 |
Augustine Obour |
Impact of haying, grazing and cover crops on soils |
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10:00-10:30 |
Scott Staggenborg |
Managing prussic acid in forages |
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10:30-10:45 |
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Break, discussion |
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10:45-11:15 |
Romulo Lollato |
Alfalfa production update and increasing profits |
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11:15-11:45 |
Nick Detter |
Summer legume alternatives |
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11:45-12:15 |
Logan Simon |
Forage fertility management |
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12:15-12:45 |
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Lunch |
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12:45-1:15 |
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KLA industry update |
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1:15-1:45 |
Nick Detter |
Seeding rate recommendations for summer annual forage hay |
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1:45-2:15 |
John Holman |
Silage quality differences between wheat, triticale, rye, corn and sorghum |
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2:15-2:45 |
Jenny Ifft |
Annual forage insurance |
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2:45-3:15 |
Keith Harmoney |
Managing silver bluestem, old world bluestem and other invasive plants |
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3:15-3:45 |
Jenny Ifft |
Lrp and other price protection options |
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3:45-4:00 |
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Wrap-up |
Sponsors: High Plains Farm Credit, American AgCredit, Kansas Forage & Grassland Council.
Registration
Secure your spot:
Questions? John Holman, jholman@k-state.edu, Phone: 1-620-276-8286