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**2023** **How to Interseed Alfalfa Into Corn Silage and the Environment and Economic Benefits of This Practice (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Mark Renz**Professor and Extension SpecialistUW-Madison, Madison, WI **Producing High Quality Forage: Four Hands Holsteins (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Rick and Gwen Dado**Dairy producers – Amery, WI **Corn Silage Production: The Key to Unlocking Your Farm's Potential (World Dairy Expo Recording)**Dr. Joe LauerProfessorUW-Madison, Madison, WI **Linking Forage Qualify Measures to Economic Value (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Bill Weiss**Emeritus ProfessorThe Ohio State University, OARDC, Columbus, OH **Grazing Systems Can Be A Win-Win Solutions for the Modern-Day Dairy (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. David Jaramillo**Research Animal ScientistU.S. Dairy Forage Research Center,Marshfield, WI **What's In A Name? Dual-Purpose Crops for Conservation and Forage (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Jose Franco**Research AgronomistU.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI **2022** **Pre- and Post Harvesting Practices to Maximize Corn Silage Production and Utilization (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira**Associate Professor & Extension Dairy ScientistVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA **Here's How We Produce Top-Quality Baleage (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Kendall Guither**Dairy producers – Guither Farms, Walnut, IL **Balancing Alfalfa and Corn Silage in High Producing Dairy Rations (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Rick Grant**PresidentWilliam H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, NY **Optimal Fertilizer Management During and After Alfalfa Stands (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Matt Yost**Associate Professor, Agroclimate Extension SpecialistUtah State University, Logan, UT **Feeding Grass, Alternate Species, and Cover Crops for Higher Production (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Matt Akins**Science & Extension Dairy SpecialistUW Madison Department of Animal Dairy Science, Marshfield, WI **Agronomic Management of Annual Alternative Forage Crops/Mixes (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Kevin Jarek**Outagamie County - Crops & Soils AgentUW-Madison Division of Extension, Appleton, WI **2021** **Keeping the Rumen Healthy: A New Approach to Working with Fiber in Rations****(PDF****) (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Mary Beth Hall**Research Animal ScientistU.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI **Forage Production and Quality at Sand Creek Dairy (PDF****) (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Luke and Ethan Haywood**Dairy producers – Hastings, MI **Considerations for Using Warm-Season Annuals as Part of Your Forage System (PDF****) (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. John K. Bernard**Professor EmeritusUniversity of Georgia, Tifton, GA. **LEAF (Leaves Enhance Alfalfa Forage) Testing Provides Opportunities for Improving Alfalfa Quality (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. David C. Weakly**Director, Dairy Forage Nutrition ResearchForage Genetics, West Salem, WI **Forage Storage: Life after Harvest (PDF****) (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Michelle Chang-Der Bedrosian**Forage Products and Dairy Technical ServicesVita Plus – Madison, WI **How Do Handheld NIRS Instruments Measure Up? (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Matthew Digman**Agriculture Engineer, Dept. of Biological Systems EngineeringUniversity of Wisconsin – Madison, WI **Further Considerations for Making Baled Silages (PDF****) (World Dairy Expo Recording)****Dr. Wayne K. Coblentz**Dairy Scientist and Research LeaderU.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, WI **2020** **Celebrating 40 Years of Research and Impact at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center****Dr. Dennis Hancock, Sept. 30, 2020** In the early 1970s, there was a major need for research on more “modern” forage production and dairy nutrition practices. After several discussions among and between the North Central Land Grant Universities, Congress directed USDA to report on dairy forage research needs in 1974 and National and Regional Dairy Forage Task Forces were appointed. In response in 1975, the National Dairy Forage Task Force recommended the establishment of a research center in the North Central U.S. and the North Central Experiment Station Directors met to unanimously voice their support for such a center. Congress authorized a plan for a North Central Dairy Forage Research Center and appropriated $1.1 million for planning in FY1978. The NCDFRC Planning Committee planned to have “cluster locations” associated with 7 ag experiment stations in the upper Midwest and NE USA. In the following budget year, Congress authorized and appropriated $9 million to construct the farm and campus facilities at Prairie du Sac and Madison, respectively. Construction completed in 1980 and 1981, respectively, and scientists were hired during 1979-81. In January 1979, USDA-ARS decided to call it the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center (USDFRC). In the 40 years hence there have been over 3000 publications and contributions to over 40 reference books. Key scientific contributions include a better understanding of fiber and protein digestibility, revisions on nutrient requirements used for ration balancing, reductions were made in how much protein and phosphorus was needed by dairy animals, better assessment methods and metrics for forage quality, improvements in silage making and inoculation, numerous new varieties of various forage crops, developing strategies to reduce methane emissions and increase carbon sequestration on the farm, better management practices were developed to minimize nutrient loss and to increase the capture of those nutrients with cover crops and living mulches, and a better understanding of dairy’s contribution to contaminants in the environment. New endeavors seek to investigate the interactions between the animal and microbe, support the development of a holistic dairy model, develop cover crop strategies, and assess risks to environment and public health.  **Why Inoculate Silage?****Dr. Kevin Panke-Buisse, Sept. 30, 2020** Inoculating a forage crop with specific bacteria prior to ensiling can boost the population of desirable species, which may result in better fermentation, aerobic stability, and animal performance. The inoculant industry has grown to the point that the number and diversity of inoculant products available can be overwhelming. This presentation summarizes inoculant types and benefits as well as provides guidance on what types, if any, might be helpful in preserving corn silage.  **2019** **Alfalfa Interseeding in Corn Silage****John Grabber, Oct. 2019**U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **How We Make Dairy-Quality Hay and Baleage****Don Hasselquist, Oct. 2019**World Dairy Expo Seminar **Incorporation of Cereal-Grain Forages into Rations for Lactating Cows****Gonzalo Ferreira, Oct. 2019**Department of Dairy Science - Virginia TechWorld Dairy Expo Seminar  **2018** **World without Livestock****Mary Beth Hall, Dairy Scientist, Oct. 2018**U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Dairy NutritionKenneth Kalscheur, Research Animal Scientist,** **Oct. 2018**U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Energy & Protein****Geoffrey Zanton, Research Animal Scientist,** **Oct. 2018**U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Strategies to Reduce Feed Costs on the DairyMike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus, Oct. 2018**University of IllinoisWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **On-farm Feed and Forage Management for a 44,000-Pound HerdTom Kestell and Steve Woodford, Oct. 2018**Ever-Green-View Farms, Nutrition Professionals, IncWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Corn Silage for Dairy: Past present and a Look to the FutureRandy Shaver, Professor, Oct. 2018**University of Wisconsin - MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **New Insights on Alfalfa - Grass Mixtures for DairyJerry Cherney, Professor, Oct. 2018**Cornell UniversityWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Corn Silage MycotoxinsPhil Cardoso, Assistant Professor, Oct. 2018**University of IllinoisWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Seeing the Total Financial Picture of the Dairy Puzzle, of Which Forage is One of the PiecesGary Sipiorski, Dairy Development Manager, Oct. 2018**Vita Plus, Inc.World Dairy Expo Seminar  **2017** **Cereal Grain Forages: Providing Nutrient Management Options and Dairy Forage****Wayne Coblentz, Research Agronomist and Dairy Scientist, Oct. 2017**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Cereal Grain Forages: Points to Consider When Adding Them to Dairy Cattle Diets****Matt Akins, Assistant Scientist, Oct. 2017**Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, University of WisconsinWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **How Do Advances in Corn Breeding Improve the Corn for Silage?****Natalia de Leon, Professor of Agronomy, Oct. 2017**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Bunker and Pile Safety: Get Your Wake-Up Call Today****Keith Bolsen, Professor Emeritus, Oct. 2017**Kansas State UniversityWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Undigested Fiber in Forages: What Does It Mean to a Dairy Cow?****David Combs, Professor of Dairy Science, Oct. 2017**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Reducing Leaf Loss during Alfalfa Harvest****Dan Undersander, Forage Extension Specialist, Oct. 2017**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Sugars in Dairy Cattle Rations****Mary Beth Hall, Dairy Scientist,April 19, 2017**U.S. Dairy Forage Research CenterTri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, Fort Wayne, IN  **2016** **Invisible losses from corn silage piles and bunkers: Real “shrink” losses****Peter Robinson, Extension Dairy Nutrition and Management Specialist, Oct. 2016**University of California, Davis, CAWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **"It" doesn't just happen: What manure evaluation can tell us about cows and rations****Mary Beth Hall, Dairy Scientist****, Oct. 2016**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Feeding reduced lignin alfalfa: How do we achieve the most from this new technology?****David Weakley, Director of Dairy Forage Nutrition Research**Forage Genetics International, Gray Summit, MOWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **What to look for when feeding this year's forage****John Goeser, Animal Nutrition Director, Oct. 2016**Rock River Laboratory, Watertown, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Selecting, establishing, and managing cover crops after corn silage****Heidi Johnson, Crops and Soils Agent, Oct. 2016**University of Wisconsin Extension, Dane CountyWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Forage quality for high producing dairy herds: Key performance indicators****Randy Shaver, Extension Dairy Nutritionist, Oct. 2016**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Is it better for forages to be more digestible or to digest more quickly?****David Combs, Professor of Dairy Science, Oct. 2016**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar  **2015** **How much forage can we feed to dairy cows?****Kenneth Kalscheur, Dairy Scientist****, Oct. 2015**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Managing fermentation with baled silage****Wayne Coblentz, Agronomist/Dairy Scientist****, Oct. 2015**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Cows agree with total tract NDFD****David Combs, Professor of Dairy Science, Oct. 2015**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Forage systems for warm season dairying****Dennis Hancock, Forage Extension Specialist, Oct. 2015**University of Georgia, Athens, GAWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Making or breaking rations with forage digestibility and quality****Mary Beth Hall, Dairy Scientist****, Oct. 2015**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **The secret life of rumen microbes****Paul Weimer, Research Microbiologist, Oct. 2015**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Managing reduced-lignin alfalfa****Dan Undersander, Professor of Agronomy, Oct. 2015**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar  **2014** **Making quality baleage with annual forages****Mike McCormick, Oct. 2014**Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Franklinton, LAWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Using propionic acid to preserve more hay****Wayne Coblentz****, Oct. 2014**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Undigested NDF and updates to NDF digestibility: New tools in forage anlaysis****Mike Van Amburgh, Oct. 2014**Cornell University, Ithaca, NYWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Make sure your kernel processor is doing its job****Kevin Shinners and Brian Luck, Oct. 2014**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Redesigning alfalfa for improved protein utilization: PPO and o-diphenols vs. tannins****John Grabber****, Oct. 2014**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Manure on forage crops: Benefits and challenges****Bill Jokela, Oct. 2014**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WIWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Do higher seeding rates improve alfalfa stand persistence and yield?****Dan Undersander, Oct. 2014**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar  **2013** **Differences in making alfalfa and grass silage****Dan Undersander, Research and Extension Agronomist, Oct. 2013**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Reducing heat damage in hay and haylage****Dan Undersander, Research and Extension Agronomist, Oct. 2013**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Using forage fiber analyses to get the most from your cows****Rick Grant, President, Oct. 2013**William H. Miner Agricultural Research InstituteWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Have you kept pace with improved forage testing options?****Neal Martin, recently retired Center Director, Oct. 2013**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARSWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Plastic covers and silage density: What's new and basic in making good silage?****Richard Muck, Agricultural Engineer, Oct. 2013**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARSWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Using propionic acid to preserve more hay****Wayne Coblentz, Research Dairy Scientist/Agronomist****, Oct. 2013**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARSWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Corn silage yield drivers and profit robbers****Joe Lauer, Extension Agronomist, Oct. 2013**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar   **2012** **How low can you go with protein in dairy cattle diets?****Glen Broderick, Research Dairy Scientist, Oct. 2012**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARSWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Corn silage quality varies from field to field****Joe Lauer, Professor of Agronomy, Oct. 2012**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Silage inoculants seem to affect animal performance as well as crop fermentation****Richard Muck, Agricultural Engineer, Oct. 2012**U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, USDA-ARSWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **The economics of feeding dairy cattle with high-priced forage and grain****Steve Woodford, Dairy Nutrition Consultant, Oct. 2012**Nutrition ProfessionalsWorld Dairy Expo Seminar **Using plant analysis to diagnose alfalfa nutrient needs****Carrie Laboski, Associate Professor and Extension Soil Scientist, Oct. 2012**University of Wisconsin-MadisonWorld Dairy Expo Seminar
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