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January 6, 2017
Washington Hay Growers Association Newsletter - Furnished by WSHGA Staff
Jan. 18-19,
2017
Kennewick, WA
Three Rivers
Convention Center
Register online at www.wa-hay.org
TUES., JANUARY 17TH, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. (lunch included)
STRATEGIES TO PREVENT & MITIGATE AP OF
GMO’S IN ORGANIC & EXPORT ALFALFA HAY
This is a separate registration from the Northwest Hay Expo
Registration Desk opens at 7:30 am
8:30 am
Topics include:
• Broaden your understanding of factors that contribute to AP in alfalfa hay
• Impacts of GMO alfalfa hay in organic hay, dairy and livestock production
• How you can provide safeguards against AP on your farm
• Hear how other producers have adjusted their management to support
co-existence with AP
• Meet other growers who face similar challenges
There is no cost to register, but you must RSVP your attendance
at: growthanduseofnongmoalfalfa.eventbrite. com
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Noon
1:30 pm
Registration Desk opens at 7:30 am
TBA
Corey Brock, Brock Law Firm
What Can I Do to Survive Today’s
Hay Prices?
Todd King, Leffel Otis Warwick PS
Trade Show Break
Robert Forster– Forster Financial
Whole Farm Revenue Protection Ben Thiel, USDA/RMA
Forage Risk Management, New Options and Strategies
Shannon Neibergs, WSU Extension
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
Noon
Damian Mason
“Humor for the Heart of Ag”
Struvite Fertilizer for Forages
Joe Harrison, WSU Nutrient Management Specialist
WSDA Organic Program
Jason Pentzer, Organic Livestock Lead
Alfalfa Hay Quality and Production as
Influenced by Low Lignin and Fall Dormancy
Dr. Steve Norberg, WSU Extension
Trade Show Break
Profit Centric: A Discussion on Plant Nutrition for Greater
Yield and Quality
Scott Drake, REDOX
Nitrogen Credit after Alfalfa and Other Crop Rotation
Issues
Earl Creech, Utah State University
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm –
6:00 pm
Trade Show Reception
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm –
6:00 pm
Damian Mason is a professional speaker
with a positive and informative message
for the people of Agriculture. Damian
understands the business of food, fuel,
and fiber production. He was raised on
an Indiana dairy farm, has a degree from
Purdue University in Agricultural
Economics, and owns and manages a
farm in Indiana. Damian delivers crisp
Ag commentary and comedy that
resonates with the people who produce,
process, package, sell, and transport the
bounty of North American Agriculture.
Damian Mason
“Humor for the Heart of Ag”
2016 Results from WSHGA and WSU Variety Trials
Dr. Steve Norberg, WSU Extension
Weed Control in Timothy – Axiom Herbicide – for Control
of Certain Grassy Weeds in Timothy and Prowl H2O
Kris Thomas, Bayer and Monte Spence, BASF
Trade Show Break
Alfalfa Management for Stand Longevity
Earl Creech, Utah State University
Nitrogen Fertilization in Timothy
Dr. Steve Norberg, WSU Extension
Understanding Timothy
Growth and Development
Dr. Steve Fransen, WSU Prosser
Trade Show Reception
Registration Desk opens at 7:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
9:05 am
9:35 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
DAMIAN MASON
Roundup Ready Alfalfa: Avoiding Injury While
Maximizing Weed Control
Steve Orloff, UC Cooperative Extension
Weed Control in Alfalfa
Dr. Ian Burke, WSU Pullman
Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Forages in the PNW and
Preventing Resistance
Dr. Ian Burke, WSU Pullman
How to Interpret a Soil Sample
Craig Simson, Ag Source Labs
Trade Show Break
Where to Cut and Where Not to Cut Costs in a Down Year
Steve Orloff, UC Cooperative Extension
NAFA Update
Drex Gauntt
Breakfast – John Sczepanski
Welcome and Business Meeting
Current Market Landscape and Uses of Drones
in Agriculture: Rules and Regulations
Surrounding the Industry
HoneyComb Ag
Trade Show Break
Fuel Update,
Tina Hampton, R.E. Powell Distributing
Digital Media: Communicating in a Changing
Landscape
Andrew Eddie, UrbanBigFoot
Noon
KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:15 pm
Damian Mason
“Ag: Trends, Topics and Tomorrow”
John Wolfe, Seaport Alliance
Economics
Export Panel
Conference Adjournment
THANK YOU!
GOLD SPONSORS
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Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by
BRONZE SPONSORS
Classic Damian, America’s funniest agricultural humorist,
presents comedy specifically geared to the people working
in the business of agriculture, lined with a positive message.
Luncheon Sponsored by
ZEN-NOH HAY, INC.
ADVERTISEMENT SPONSOR
Intelligent, provocative commentary on the
issues impacting the business of Agriculture.
SUPPORTER SPONSORS
Luncheon Sponsored by
Agrex, Inc. | Key Bank | ITC Services | Leffel, Otis and Warwick
Northwest Seaport Alliance | Port of Pasco | Valmont Northwest, Inc.
Warren & Baerg Mfg.
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