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MSU Forage Variety Trial Plot Tour*
May 6, 2009
What grass should I plant with my alfalfa? I have
somewhat sandy soils; what forage species should I use? Does it really matter
which grass or legume varieties I buy? Grass is grass, right? No! Just as
with other crop and livestock species, there are tremendous differences between
species and varieties in relative maturity, winter-hardiness, yield, forage
quality, insect/disease resistance, drought resistance, persistence, and
palatability. Dont throw your money away by buying forage seed for varieties
that are not right for your pasture/hay production system. Join us as we
examine experimental plots of: alfalfa, potato-leafhopper resistant alfalfa,
falcate alfalfa, perennial ryegrass, orchardgrass, tall fescue, smooth brome,
timothy, meadow brome, and festulolium varieties.
PROGRAM DETAILS
When:Wednesday, May 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Who:All producers interested in learning about the MSU
Forage Variety Trials Meeting place:MSU Agronomy Farm, at the intersection of
Beaumont Road and Mount Hope Road in East Lansing (48824) Cost:$10.00 per
person, $5 for additional family members Dinner? Yes, a light dinner will be
served, and this is why we request pre-registration (RSVP)!
To Register: call 676-7207 or e-mail [log in to unmask]
*This program is a follow-up to the plot tour that was to
be held on April 14 that was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Sponsored By the Ingham County MSU Extension and the MSU
Forage Team
Daniel Hudson
Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator Ingham County
MSU Extension
121 E. Maple Street
P.O. Box 319
Mason, MI 48854
Office Phone: 517-676-7207 ext 7291
Vicki
Morrone
Organic
Vegetable and Crop Outreach Specialist
Michigan
State University
C.S.
Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems
303
Natural Resources Bldg.
East
Lansing, MI 48824
517-353-3542
517-282-3557
(cell)
517-353-3834
(fax)
For
information on organic agriculture production please visit:
http://www.MichiganOrganic.msu.edu/
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