December forages webinar announced
Forage Webinar Series Continues December 4
The I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association Forage Webinar Series continues on Thursday, December 4 from 7 to 8:30 pm CST with a variety of forage topics including an overview of methods to determine hay supply needs, the decision process to decide if you should quit making hay and a market outlook.
Presenters in December include:
Denise Schwab has spent the past 42 years working for Iowa State University Extension, most of that as a beef specialist based in eastern Iowa. She earned her Bachelors degree in Animal Science at Iowa State University as well as her Masters. She will discuss calculating your forage needs considering intake factors, species and body weights.
Carson Roberts is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist for Forage Agronomy at the University of Missouri. Roberts holds a Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science from Mississippi State University. He leads an applied research program on forage-livestock systems to support one of the largest beef herds in the U.S. He has a particular interest in regenerative systems that improve drought resiliency. His presentation will suggest four alternatives that could be more economical than growing hay for your animals.
Josh Bendorf is a Climate Outreach Specialist with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, based at UW-Madison. He has held this position since March 2025. Prior to his time at the SCO, Josh worked for Pheasants Forever and the USDA Midwest Climate Hub. Josh holds a BS degree from UW-Madison and MS degree from Iowa State University. Josh's interest in weather and climate comes from his upbringing on a small dairy and cash crop farm in southwestern Wisconsin. He will offer his insights on the 2025 growing season with an early look at 2026 weather.
There is no fee to participate in the webinar; however, registration is required at least one hour prior to the webinar. Register online at:
