AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be hosting a free, three-part virtual hay school called the “Basics of Haymaking” this March. The school will cover common agronomic practices for haymaking in Iowa and will be held over three weeks during the noon hour.
“Basics of Haymaking” covers a range of haymaking topics, including renovation strategies, fertility management, in-season control of weeds, insects and diseases, as well as harvest management. When done correctly, these fundamental practices can enhance both the production and persistence of your hayfield while optimizing your haymaking process,” said Shelby Gruss, assistant professor in forage extension at Iowa State University.
Sessions will be held on March 17, 24 and 31 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Topics to be covered at each of the sessions are:
There is no cost to participate in this three-part series, but you must register online. After registering, participants will receive an email message with a link for joining the sessions. In addition, all sessions will be recorded for viewing later.
If you have any questions, please contact Gruss at sgruss@iastate.edu or 515-294-3832.
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