Success StoryBeef Field Day Fosters Guidance for Forage Production



Beef Field Day Fosters Guidance for Forage Production

Author: Samantha Saunders

Planning Unit: Robertson County CES

Major Program: Forages

Plan of Work: Forages, Crops, and Horticulture

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Name a better way to spend an evening then one with friends, food, and forages! Robertson County producers gathered on Monday, September 12th to expand their knowledge on general forage production (both pasture and hay production). Dr. Ray Smith, a UK Forage Specialist started out the evening with giving all in attendance a Forage Pocket Guide. He then gave then scenarios where they had to use the pocket guide. He was able to demonstration with a variety of forage species, fertilizers, herbicides, etc. The discussion was wrapped up by a Corteva rep that provided participants with a Range & Pasture Weed ID Guide and discussed different herbicides that can be used for various weeds in our area. There were several questions asked by those in attendance, and I even heard the conversations continuing throughout the meal. 

There were 76 producers in attendance, not counting the 16 FFA members who helped prepare and serve the meal. I had 6 people sign up for hay testing at this meeting, and also had participants from other counties in attendance. This field day allowed the producers to learn more about the forages and weeds in our area, how they can manage them, and how to advance the production on their farms. 






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