2020 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop
The University of Georgia is partnering with The Alliance for Grassland Renewal to host a Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop on Monday, March 16th in Calhoun, GA.
Toxic tall fescue can cause detrimental affects to livestock including fescue foot, reduced weight gains, and lower reproductive performance. This workshop is intended to provide you with the tools and information you need to renovate toxic tall fescue pastures and establish novel tall fescue varieties.
LOCATION:
Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm
7861 Athens Hwy.
Watkinsville, GA
DATE:
Monday, March 16, 2020
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TO REGISTER ONLINE, CLICK HERE
TO REGISTER BY CHECK:
Make checks payable to: Alliance for Grassland Renewal
Please Include: Name, Address, Phone Number & Email Address with Check.
Mail Check to:
Attn: Tayler Denman
3111 Miller Plant Sciences Bldg.
Athens, GA 30602
COST:
Early Registration: (BEFORE MARCH 8th)
$65 per person
Late Registration: (AFTER MARCH 8th)
$80 per person
AGENDA
8:15AM Door Registration Opens
8:45AM Welcome and Introductions
Lisa Baxter & Jennifer Tucker, University of Georgia
9:00AM Tall Fescue Toxicosis: Symptoms and Causes
Craig Roberts, University of Missouri
9:20AM Toxicosis Management
Jennifer Tucker, University of Georgia
10:20AM BREAK & Microscope Demonstration
10:35AM Video: Producer Economics
Darrel Franson
10:55AM Establishment of First Year Management
John Andrae, Clemson University
11:40AM Seed Quality and Testing
Nick Hill, Agrinostics
12:05PM Lunch and Microscope Demonstration
12:50PM Company Highlights
1:20PM Drill Calibration
Lisa Baxter, University of Georgia
1:50PM Plot Tours
Lisa Baxter & Jennifer Tucker, University of Georgia
2:50PM Economics
Matt Poore, North Carolina State
3:20PM Cost Share and Incentive Programs
TBD
3:40PM Producer Panel
4:15PM Adjourn