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2012 World Dairy Expo
Madison, WI l October 2-6, 2012

How low can you go with protein in dairy cattle diets?
Glen Broderick, Research Dairy Scientist
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS

Corn silage quality varies from field to field
Joe Lauer, Professor of Agronomy
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Silage inoculants seem to affect animal performance as well as crop fermentation
Richard Muck, Agricultural Engineer
U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS

The economics of feeding dairy cattle with high-priced forage and grain
Steve Woodford, Dairy Nutrition Consultant
Nutrition Professionals

Using plant analysis to diagnose alfalfa nutrient needs
Carrie Laboski, Associate Professor and Extension Soil Scientist
University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    2011 World Dairy Expo
    Madison, WI • October 4-8, 2011

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    Improving forage harvest efficiency: More crop with less time and fuel

     

    Matthew Digman, Agricultural Engineer

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS

      

    Corn silage, fermentation time, and starch digestibility: what makes it tick?  

     

    Patrick Hoffman, Dairy Scientist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Top producing herds in Wisconsin feed more forage than you may think 

     

    Randy Shaver, Extension Dairy Nutritionist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Fall-grown oat offers a unique forage option: High fiber digestibility and high energy

     

    Wayne Coblentz, Agronomist/Dairy Scientist 

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS

     

    Minimize bunker/bag silage losses with a tight plastic seal and frequent inspection 

     

    Brian Holmes, Agricultural Engineer 

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Reducing greenhouse gases can also reduce food costs 

     

    Larry Chase, Extension Specialist in Dairy Nutrition 

    Cornell University

     

    Capitalizing on  forages to reduce purchases of high-priced corn and soybeans

     

    Larry Chase, Extension Specialist in Dairy Nutrition

    Cornell University


     

     
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    Growing Grasses for Dairy Rations

    Geoffrey Brink, Agronomist

    U.S. DairyForageResearchCenter, USDA-ARS

    What do the real experts(cows) say about corn silage fiber analyses?

    Dave Combs, Dairy Scientist

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Can alfalfa compete with corn silage in dairy rations?

    Michael Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist

    University of Illinois

    A new way of looking at bunker silage density

    Richard Muck, Agricultural Engineer

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARS

    Wrapped baled silage

    Kevin Shinners, Biological Sytems Engineer

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Factors affecting Relative Forage Quality (RFQ) in hay and haylage

    Dan Undersander, Research and Extension Agronomist

    University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Rumen microbes: A cow's best friend

    Paul Weimer, Microbiologist

    U.S. DairyForageResearchCenter, USDA-ARS

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    Winter Seed Conference
    Las Vegas, NV   l     January 18, 2010
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    Alfalfa: Potential of New Feed & Fuel

    Neal P. Martin

    U.S. DairyForageResearchCenter

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    Midwest Dairy Expo
    St. Cloud, MN   l    December 8, 2009
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    Novel Forages and Novel Research

    Neal P. Martin

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Iowa Forage and Grassland Conference
    Des Moines, IA   l   November 24, 2009
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    Baleage: Another Option for Managing, Storing and Feeding Your Forage  

    Neal P. Martin

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

    The Future of Forage: What Major New Developments are on the Horizon for Forage Producers?

    Neal P. Martin

    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    World Dairy Expo
    Madison, WI • September 29 - October 3, 2009
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    Using whole farm management of crop/livestock systems to reduce the phosphorus index 

     

    Tom Cox, Ag Economist and Soil Scientist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Jim Leverich, On-Farm Research Coordinator

    University of Wisconsin-Extension

     

    Should a custom operator be harvesting your forages?

     

    Matthew Digman, Machinery Systems Specialist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Finding a fair way to price standing hay and corn silage

     

    Ted Bay , Crops and Farm Management Agent  

    University of Wisconsin-Extension, Grant and LafayetteCounties

     

    Don’t overlook the benefits of perennial forages for soils, crops, and water quality

     

    Bill Jokela, Soil Scientist

    U.S. DairyForageResearchCenter, USDA-ARS

     

    Don’t make your cows eat dirt: Reducing ash in hay and haylage

     

    Dan Undersander, Research and Extension Agronomist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    Using corn silage starch to navigate high-priced grain

     

    Randy Shaver, Extension Dairy Nutritionist

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

     

    New understanding of the stories cows tell about nutrition

     

    Mary Beth Hall, Dairy Scientist

    U.S. DairyForageResearchCenter, USDA-ARS


     

     
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    Getting More from Forages
    Madison, WI • July 29-30, 2009
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    Targeted feeding strategies: Accounting for variability
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Adjusting for forage variability via on-farm analysis 
    David Mertens, Dairy Scientist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center
    Paolo Berzaghi, Associate Professor, University of Padua (Italy)

    Targeted feeding strategies: Accounting for variability
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Modeling the rumen and beyond: A new approach
    Michael Murphy, Animal Scientist, University of Illinois
    Jim Russell, Microbiologist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted feeding strategies: Accounting for variability
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Rumen microbes as agents of production variation in dairy cattle 
    Paul Weimer, Microbiologist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted feeding strategies: Accounting for quality
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Non-fiber carbohydrates: What sets the right quantity and quality for rations?
    Mary Beth Hall , Dairy Scientist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted feeding strategies: Accounting for quality
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Accounting for protein degradability in the rumen
    Glen Broderick, Dairy Scientist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted plant modifications: Introduction
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Traditional breeding and genetic modification
    Neal Martin, Director
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted plant modifications: Pasture forages
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Genetic selection to improve grasses and legumes for grazing
    Michael Casler, Plant Geneticist
    Heathcliffe Riday, Plant Geneticist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted plant modifications: Pasture forages
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Incorporating and managing superior forages in grazing-based dairy systems
    Geoffrey Brink, Research Agronomist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted plant modifications: Redesigning forages
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Improving protein utilization by ruminants with protein-binding polyphenols
    John Grabber, Agronomist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    Targeted plant modifications: Redesigning forages
    Madison, WI | July 29th - 30th

    Breaking down cell walls via lignin modification
    Ronald Hatfield, Plant Physiologist
    Michael Sullivan, Molecular Geneticist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    2009 Annual Meeting - Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council
    Reynoldsburg, OH - Feb 13, 2009

    Producing quality forages for cattle and sheep
    Neal Martin, Director
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

    2009 NIRS Forage and Feed Testing Consortium Annual Conference
    San Antonio, TX - Feb 18, 2009

    Sugar content in grasses Part II: NIRSC calibration
    Neal Martin, Director
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center

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    2008 World Dairy Expo
    Madison, WI • Sept 30 - Oct 4, 2008
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    Measuring silage bunker density: Hands-on, on-farm techniques
    Brian Holmes, Biological Systems Engineer
    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Cost effective balancing of yield and quality with forages
    Dan Undersander, Research and Extension Agronomist
    University of Wisconsin-Madison

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    For better or worse: How rations affect rumen microbe populations
    Paul Weimer, Research Microbiologist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI

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    Finding the right forages for dairy replacement heifers
    Wayne Coblentz, Research Dairy Scientist and Agronomist
    U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, WI

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    Nutritional reasons to feed grass with corn silage and alfalfa
    David Combs, Dairy Scientist
    University of Wisconsin-Madison

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    Forage grasses are not all created equal
    Ev Thomas, Consultant
    Oak Point Agronomics, Hammond, NY

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    Now’s the time for more forages in the ration to combat rising grain prices
    Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist
    University of Illinois, Urbana, IL

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