July 15, 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Arlington Ag
Research Station
N633 Hopkins Rd
Our agenda features agronomists, plant breeders, animal scientists, entomologists, weed scientists, and soil scientists talking about all aspects of forage and cover crop management, from breeding and establishment to maintenance to animal feeding.
To find more information and register, visit: go.wisc.edu/UWForageFieldDay
Registration is required and costs $30.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:45 a.m. | Registration |
| 9 a.m. | Wagons Depart for Field Tours |
| Field Tours 9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Stop 1: Forage Management – Cereal rye allelopathy in alfalfa – Kernza management – Alfalfa weed management Stop 2: Forage Management II – Traffic field study – How do I scout for insects? Stop 3: Cover Crop Breeding – Rye traits for forage and grain systems Stop 4: Nitrogen Credits from Legume Forages, Corn Silage, and Soil Health – Soil health & nutrient credits from manure and alfalfa – Corn silage management |
| 12:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:55 p.m. | Afternoon Flash Talks – Animal nutrition and performance – Grazing management – Novelties in forage work |
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment
and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
