Organized by: University of California Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources.

• Day 1 Recording
• Day 2 Recording

Organized by: University Cooperative Extension Services of AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY, in cooperation with grower members of the California Alfalfa & Forage Association.

Hosted by: California Alfalfa & Forage Association

Symposium Chairs: Dan Putnam, University of California, Earl Creech, Utah State University, Emily Meccage, Forage Genetics International

This 'virtual field day' was held September 22, 2020. Many subjects were covered including alfalfa varieties, irrigation, sorghum production and feeding, use of sugar beets and safflower for forage, and research update on hemp. If you missed it, take a look at the videos and PowerPoints below.

2019 Western Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, sponsored by the The UC California Alfalfa & Forage Systems Workgroup & Cooperative Extension Services of AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY.

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

7:30pm CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (workshop participants only)

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

8:00am-5:00pm ALFALFA HAY QUALITY WORKSHOP (Workshop Chairs Shannon Mueller, University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno, CA and Glenn Shewmaker, University of Idaho, Kimberly, ID)
View Workshop Papers (PDF) & Videos

5:30pm-7:30pm SYMPOSIUM WELCOME RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS Cocktails and Hors D'oevures. Exhibits open.

6:30am-7:00pm Symposium and Exhibitor Registration

9:00am-4:50pm Pest Management Workshop Prevention and Management of Pest Damages to Alfalfa View Workshop Papers (PDF) & Videos

4:50pm Adjourn

5:30pm-7:30pm Symposium Welcome Reception with Exhibitors Cocktails and Hors D'oevures. Exhibits open.

6:30am-7:00pm SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION

7:00am-8:00am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00am-3:30pm Irrigation Workshop:
Principles of Irrigation Management in Forages

Moderator: Steve Orloff, UCCE Farm Advisor, Yreka, CA

9-5 Exhibitor Setup

11-5:30 Long Beach Export Tour

3-7 Registration

5:30-6:45 Symposium Welcome Reception: Meet and greet with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.

Moderator: Shannon Mueller, UCCE Fresno County, CA

8:10 Hay Market Situation in Western States Seth Hoyt, The Hoyt Report, Ione, CA Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

Tuesday, Dec 11th