2009 Year in Review

Making Every Dollar Count is Focus of Alfalfa Teleconference

Alfalfa production strategies for tight economic conditions will highlight the 2009 Alfalfa Workshop-Making Every $$ Count hosted by University of Illinois Extension on February 9. The program is from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm and will be delivered via teleconference at participating University of Illinois Extension offices across the state. Registration begins at 9:00 am.

“Alfalfa growers, dealers and consultants will hear about current production, fertilization, and pest management strategies that impact the profitability of growing alfalfa,” reports Jim Morrison, Extension Educator, crop systems. “Information will be presented to help fine-tune management plans for the 2009 crop.”

Mark Sulc, The Ohio State University Extension forage specialist, will discuss “Producing Alfalfa Competitively with Corn”. “Fertilizing Alfalfa in Tight Times” will be presented by Fabián Fernández, University of Illinois Extension soil fertility specialist.

Kevin Steffey, Extension entomologist at the University of Illinois, will address “Leafhoppers and Weevils-Do Treatment Thresholds still Apply?”; and Ken Moore, agronomist at Iowa State University, will comment on “Forages as a Biomass Crop.” Participants will be able to interact with the speakers.

Continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisers have been requested. The program is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension.

For more information and to register, contact the Whiteside County Extension office, 815-772-4075

by  Editor, theCity1.com
January 30, 2009