I-29 Moo University Forage Webinar Series Begins May 1st

AMES, Iowa – The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association have joined forces to continue the annual Forage Webinar Series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 1st. A variety of forage topics will be discussed, including a spring forage climate outlook, a forage market outlook and a discussion on interseeding with summer annuals.

Attendees will hear from nationally recognized leaders on their topics:

• Madelynn Wuestenberg is an agricultural climatologist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, dedicated to enhancing climate resilience in Iowa’s agriculture and food systems. She will analyze the most recent climate outlooks and where to find reliable weather information.
• Paul McGill is the owner and manger of Rack Valley Hay Auction. He will share his insights on where the hay market is headed and what the season looks like from his perspective.
• Shelby Gruss is the Iowa State extension forage specialist and has a strong interest in forage cover crops. Her presentation will explore the opportunity to extend the productivity of a declining alfalfa stand by interseeding a summer annual. Gruss will cover how to assess stand health to determine if supplemental forage is needed and outline practical strategies for successful integration and management.

There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/SPRINGFORAGE25

For more information, contact: in Iowa, Fred M. Hall, 712-737-4230; in Minnesota, Jim Salfer, 320-203-6093; or in South Dakota, Madison Kovarna, 605-688-4116.

photo courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach