Presented by industry experts during World Dairy Expo, Dairy Forage Seminars are centered around cutting-edge research and information regarding forage quality, harvest and storage. These seminars, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, will be presented on the Dairy Forage Seminar Stage located at the south end of the Trade Center.
Below is the 2025 schedule of Dairy Forage Seminars. Each Dairy Forage Seminar is approved for one continuing education credit for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs).
Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
Corn Silage Utilization in Dairy Rations
Luiz Ferraretto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Ruminant Nutrition, Animal and Dairy Science, UW-Madison, Madison, Wis.
Approved for: (1) Nutrient Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisor
Wednesday, October 1, 1:30 p.m.
Use of Cover Crops in Dairy Cattle Nutrition
Ken Kalscheur, Ph.D., Research Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, Wis.
Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisor
Thursday, October 2, 10:00 a.m.
Forage Makes Milk on Woldt Farms
Kelsey Woldt, HR manager, and Jeff Evenson, Dairy Manager, Woldt Farms LLC, Brillion, Wis.
Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisor
Thursday, October 2, 1:30 p.m.
What’s New in Corn Silage Harvesting Research
Brian Luck, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, UW-Madison, Madison, Wis.
Friday, October 3, 10:00 a.m.
Improving Weed Management by Adding Alfalfa to Your Rotation
Mark Renz, Ph.D., Professor and Extension Specialist, UW-Madison, Madison, Wis.
Approved for: (1) Crop Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisor
Friday, October 3, 1:30 p.m.
Harvesting the Benefits of Dairy Manure Application
Eric Young, Ph.D., Research Soil Scientist, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center, Marshfield, Wis.
Approved for: (1) Nutrient Management CEU from Certified Crop Advisor
The World Forage Analysis Superbowl is presented by Dairyland Laboratories, Inc., Hay & Forage Grower, US Dairy Forage Research Center, University of Wisconsin and World Dairy Expo. To learn more about the Dairy Forage Seminar series or the World Forage Analysis Superbowl competition, visit foragesuperbowl.com.
