Dairy Forage Seminars

Dairy Forage Seminars at World Dairy Expo are hosted by the organizing partners of the World Forage Analysis Superbowl. Forage experts from the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin and other research centers work together to present seminars on cutting-edge research and information. These experts are also available throughout the week in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl space, located in the Trade Center at World Dairy Expo.

The following is the list of 2023 Dairy Forage Seminars. Descriptions of each seminar can be found here. Continuing education credits are obtainable by members of the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS).

These trainings are offered in cooperation with Dairy AdvanCE and have been approved for up to 1.00 continuing education (CE) credits each. Dairy AdvanCE is a continuing education accreditation provider for dairy producers and other dairy industry professionals. Learn more.

The 2024 seminars will be available soon.

Wednesday, October 4
10:00a.m.

How to Interseed Alfalfa into Corn Silage and the Environmental and Economic Benefits of This Practice

Mark Renz, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis.

Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

1:30 p.m.

Producing High Quality Forage: Four Hands Holsteins

Rick and Gwen Dado, Producers, Four Hands Holsteins, Amery, Wis.

Approved for: (1) Nutrient Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

Thursday, October 5
10:00a.m.

Corn Silage Production: The Key to Unlocking Your Farm’s Potential

Joe Lauer, Ph.D., Professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wis.

Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

1:30 p.m.

Linking Forage Quality Measures to Economic Value

Bill Weiss, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor, The Ohio State University, Ohio Agricultural Research & Development Center

Approved for: (1) Nutrient Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

Friday, October 6
10:00a.m.

Grazing Systems Can Be A Win-Win Solution for the Modern-Day Dairy

David Jaramillo, Ph.D., Res. Animal Scientist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, Wis.

Approved for: (1) Nutrient Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

1:30 p.m.

What’s In A Name? Dual-Purpose Crops for Conservation and Forage

Jose Franco, Ph.D., Res. Agronomist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, Wis.

Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisors

Historical Dairy Forage Seminars are available here on YouTube.

The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is organized in partnership between Dairyland Laboratories, Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, US Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin and World Dairy Expo. To learn more about the Dairy Forage Seminar series or the World Forage Analysis Superbowl competition, visit foragesuperbowl.com