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March 7, 2019

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HAY SCHOOL ...

MU Extension hay school set for March 23

Extension specialists will tell farmers how they can harvest quality hay more economically

March 6, 2019

Forage production is all about two things: quality and tonnage. (Photo by Jim Isleib, MSU Extension)

PART ONE ...

Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginners

Achieving quality goals for forage takes knowledge, planning and effort

March 4, 2019

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HAY MEETING ...

Eastern Iowa Hay Producers Association meeting

Area hay and forage producers are invited to attend the 36th annual meeting March 14

February 19, 2019

The smell test. (Courtesy of University of Missouri Extension)

DEMONSTRATION ...

Treated hay demonstration

"Show, Tell and Smell" gets dramatic reaction from humans and cattle

February 18, 2019

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ...

Hayfields, pastures focus of UMaine workshops

Workshops will continue to be offered around the state until April 15th

January 22, 2019

Raking hay in preparation for baling. (MUExtension417 via Flickr)

HAY WORKSHOP ...

MU Extension hay workshop Feb. 21st

Registration is required by February 18

January 6, 2019

UPCOMING EVENT ...

Vermont Grazing and Livestock Conference

23rd annual conference will be held on Jan. 18 & 19 at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee

December 10, 2018

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AMMONIATION ...

Free hay ammoniation demonstrations offered

Learn how to ammoniate low-quality hay to improve its digestibility

December 7, 2018

Figure 1. The 1/8-inch long rice weevil is easily recognized by its long snout and 4 orange spots on its back. They can be seen crawling through infested grain. (Photo: Lee Townsend, UK)

FEED PESTS ...

Insects in livestock feed and hay

Insect activities can reduce nutritional quality, acceptability, and palatability of feed

November 19, 2018

Raking hay in preparation for baling. (MUExtension417 via Flickr)

HAY SCHOOL ...

Popular "Regional Hay School" Dec. 4, 11 & 13

Preregistration is required by November 28 and space is limited