Penn State Extension is offering three workshops on hay production, including one in Lebanon County, to help farmers improve their output.
The local workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the extension office at 2120 Cornwall Road #1, Lebanon.
“Producing the highest quality hay is a goal that every farmer should have,” the release explains. “Whether you are feeding hay to your own animals or marketing your hay to others, quality is of the highest importance.”
Guojie Wang, forage specialist at Penn State University, will be joined by Penn State Extension educators to present information on how to improve the quality of hay crops. The workshops will address current production topics including:
- Soil fertility management.
- Species selection.
- Forage weed control.
- Minimizing dry matter loss after cutting.
- Reducing hay drying time.
- BMPs of high quality baleage.
- Forage testing.
- Costs.
- Marketing.
Similar workshops are being offered in March in Washington and Jefferson counties.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged at each location. Registration fee is $25. More information about the program and event registration is available online or by calling 1-877-345-0691.
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