I-29 Moo University

Date: August 18

Location: University of Minnesota – West Central Research & Outreach Center (46352 MN-329, Morris, MN 56267 Morris, MN)

Time: 9:00 -9:30 a.m. registration

Program: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This field day will include a combination of classroom and field demonstrations

Topics include:

· Interseeding alfalfa with other crops - Marisol Berti, North Dakota State University

· Show sorghum processors

· Grazing under Solar panels – Brad Heins, Sabrina Florentino, University of Minnesota

· Virtual Fencing – Brad Heins

· In season manure application on forages – Chryseis Modderman, University of Minnesota

· Discussion on cover crops - Shelby Gruss, Iowa State University

· Controlling alfalfa diseases - Deb Samac, USDA ARS

· Controlling alfalfa pests – Anthony Hanson, University of Minnesota

 Reserve your spot today: z.umn.edu/forageday2026

The I-29 Moo University Beef On Dairy Dialogue Webinar Series continues at 12 noon CDT on Wednesday, August 26 featuring Dr. Dathan Smerchek discussing the effect of growth enhancing technology on mineral requirement in beef cattle.

Dr. Dathan Smerchek is an Assistant Professor in Animal Science at Iowa State University, my appointment is primarily research focused. My research program is currently in the early stages of development, but the overall goal of my research program is to foster innovation within the beef industry through science-based approaches to improve precision livestock nutritional and technological management to influence sustainability, productivity, and profitability of the industry.

There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at:
https://go.iastate.edu/P4ZUFZ