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Hay & Forage
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EXHIBITION
BUILDING
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9:30-10:30
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Silage Production with
Limited Water
--Dr.
Bill Curran, Research Scientist – Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Limited water is the norm for much of Colorado corn
production. Producing a viable silage crop can be a challenge under these
conditions. Water management strategies have an impact on total yield and
quality. From limited irrigation experiments, Dr. Curran will discuss critical
times of crop development, water use, and what strategies may be applied to
maximize corn silage production. He will also cover some risks associated with
silage production under severe drought stress. |
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10:45-11:45
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NDF and Starch
Digestibility - Current Use and Application of These Analyses.
--Dave Taysom, Director, Dairyland Laboratories,
Inc. – Arcadia, WI
The rate and
extent of fiber and starch digestibility are important factors for optimizing
rumen health. However, these analyses are difficult to run and therefore, they
are not routinely performed in commercial laboratories. Dave will focus on the
current state of fiber and starch digestibility analysis and how these analyses
are used to maintain proper rumen function and enhance milk and beef production. |
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12:00-1:00 |
LUNCH |
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1:00 – 2:00
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Strip Till (Conservation Tillage) Increases Crop Production Under
Limited Irrigation Compared to Conventional Tillage
--Jeff
Tichota, Technology Development Representative – Monsanto
Successive years of comparing
Strip-Till and conventional tillage on corn production under
three limited water levels shows that conserving crop residue
and increasing soil quality will enhance corn yields compared to
conventional tillage practices. Jeff will focus on soil quality
improvement, crop yield, corn population, and effect of weed and
insect control under full and limited irrigation. |
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2:00 – 3:00 |
Questions and Answers |
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