The annual Winter Forage Conference hosted by the Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and Kansas State University has been switched to a totally virtual event and will not take place in Great Bend.
The event will still occur on Thursday, December 10, 2020, beginning at 9:00 am CST. The program will continue to feature agricultural specialists addressing several forage topics including, pasture management and weed control, current hay prices and statistics, along with alfalfa management, insect control and a research update.
Featured speakers include:
- Kim Nettleton, Kansas Department of Agriculture, market news
- Don Miller, Alforex Seeds
- Romulo Lollato, wheat and forages extension specialist
- Keith Harmoney, range scientist
- Walk Fick, KSU range management specialist
The event is free for current KSFGC members whose memberships extend into 2021, and registration is $25 for non-members, payable online. To learn more, go to https://ksfgc.org/upcoming-events/.
You must register online to receive the ZOOM link, http://bit.ly/KSFGCam
Please direct questions to Mark Nelson at info@ksfgc.org, or by calling (785-587-6103) or Alicia Boor by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or by calling 620-793-1910.
The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council was organized in 1988 to strengthen the forage base for the livestock industry through more efficient production and utilization. KSFGC serves to provide education and programs to strengthen the forage industry in Kansas.