Forage webinar series continues July 8
The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association’s forage webinar series continues from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 8 with a variety of forage topics including a primer on storing large bales, a forage market outlook and a discussion on what the horse hay market in looking for.
Presenters include. Fred Hall, Iowa State University Extension dairy specialist, Jorge Carillo, market reporter with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s marketing service; and Krishona Martinson, a professor and Extension program leader at the University of Minnesota.
Hall will give an overview on storing large hay bales to ensure quality and prevent fire.
Carillo will discuss how hay reports are put together and applied toward new hay purchases; explain why prices reflect actual trades obtained from industry contacts and share some insight on the current market. He has been working with Market News since 2021.
He graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and production management.
Martinson will dive into practical, research-backed insights every hay producer and livestock owner can use. Learn how different hay rakes affect ash content, why baling moisture matters for mold prevention, and how wrap types influence forage quality and economics. She’ll also explore how long-term outdoor storage impacts beef cow intake and reveal which hay feeders minimize waste when feeding horses. The findings can help you save money, reduce waste, maintain forage quality, and influence animal performance.
Martinson has degrees in agronomy and since 2008, she’s served as the equine Extension specialist in the U of M’s department of animal science.
There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at:
https://go.iastate.edu/JULY25FORAGE
For more information contact: in Iowa, Fred M. Hall, 712-737-4230; in Minnesota, Jim Salfer, 320-203-6093; or in South Dakota, Sara Bauder, 605-995-7378; or in Nebraska Ben Beckman, 402-254-6821.
