2012 GCA Forage Conference

The First Annual Forage Conference at the Georgia Cattlemen's Convention was held on April 4-5, 2012 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, GA. We teamed up with the Georgia Cattlemen's Association to offer a new learning opportunity in combination with the GCA's annual cattlemen's convention.

Program Details

The 2012 Forage Conference at the Georgia Cattlemen's Convention addressed three major topic areas in depth: 1) bermudagrass stand maintenance, 2) integrating clovers into one's forage system, and 3) the latest information about current pest problems and pesticide technology.

Below is an outline of the presentations that were made, along with some additional resources for each topic. Click the link access the slidesets in handout form or to access the supplemental links. All linked documents are in a PDF file format.

1. Identifying and Preventing Bermudagrass Stand Decline
   • Bermudagrass Decline
   • Use of Fire in Bermudagrass Management
2. Selecting the Right Forage for Georgia Cattle Producers
3. Bermudagrass or Bahiagrass: Which is Most Economical?
   • Summary Costs of Bahia Seeded Bermuda and Hybrid Seeded Bermuda
   • Fertilizing Bermuda
4. Key Steps in Re-Establishing Pastures and Hayfields
5. Keys to Forage Profitability
6. 10 Great Reasons for Growing Clover
7. Selecting and Establishing the Best Clovers for Your Farm
8. Stocker Calf Development + Clover = Profit
9. Insect Management Issues for Georgia Cattlemen
   
   • Biology and Control of the Green June Beetle 
     
   • Management of Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields 
     
   • Management of Imported Fire Ants in Cattle Production Systems 
     
   • Fire Ant Quarantine and Hay Transport Guidelines 
     
   • Broadcast Baits for Fire Ant Control
     
   • Perennial Grass Insect Control 
     
   • Alfalfa Insect Control 
     
   • Clover Insect Control 
     
   • Temporary Grazing Insect Control
   • Guide to Dung Beetles
10. Weed Management Issues for Georgia Cattlemen
    • Grass Pasture and Hayfield Herbicides
    • Alfalfa Weed Control
    • Clover Weed Control
    • Lespedeza Weed Control
    • Weed Response to Herbicides Used in Pasture, Hay, and Forage Crops
    • Perennial Grass Weed Control
    • Temporary Winter Grazing Weed Control
11. Sprayer & Nozzle Selection & Maintenance
12. Calculating Rates & Calibrating Your Sprayer
13. Minimizing Non-Target Damage
14. Calibration Handouts
    • Calibration Methods: Step by step instructions
    • Precaution Sheets for Aminopyralid
    • Herbicide Adisory Notice (to provide to hay buyers)