Free event at Hyde Park Holsteins. For meal planning please RSVP to
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9:45 a.m. Arrival and Welcome
10:00 a.m. Farm Overview
The Siewerts’ high production herd performance reflects top-tier genetics, nutrition, and management; the farm overview gives a glimpse at what goes into their farm management.
Chelsea Russell, Midwest Forage Association, St Paul, MN
Kevin Siewert, Hyde Park Holsteins, Zumbro Falls, MN
10:15 a.m. Overcoming the Diseases Challenging Alfalfa
An overview of the most damaging alfalfa diseases, how to identify them, and strategies for reducing diseases from establishment to harvest; with current research on emerging diseases.
Debby Samac, USDA – ARS, St. Paul, MN
10:45 a.m. Alfalfa and Corn Silage Management Considerations
A discussion on considerations for alfalfa and corn silage management and a look at how alfalfa is managed at Hyde Park Holsteins.
Luke Daninger, Ag Partners Coop, Goodhue, MN
Kevin Siewert, Hyde Park Holsteins, Zumbro Falls, MN
11:15 a.m. Field Walk, HarvXtra® Alfalfa Field (Planted Fall 2024)
Kate Meyer, CROPLAN, Winona, MN
Randy Welch, Forage Genetics International, Madison, WI
11:45 p.m. MFA and MDI Updates
Chelsea Russell, Midwest Forage Association, St Paul, MN
Dale Heintz, Minnesota Dairy Initiative, Eyota, MN
Makenzie Alberts, Minnesota Dairy Initiative, Pine Island, MN
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Alfalfa Quality Trends, Targeted Cutting Strategy, and Ration Forage Inclusion
A look at the alfalfa quality trends and cutting strategy at Hyde Park Holsteins that targets different animal groups while allowing regrowth. Includes highlights of their high-alfalfa feeding strategy, which helped them achieve production levels averaging 8.5 lbs of milk fat and protein per cow/day in 2024.
Ben Flueger, Ag Partners Coop, Goodhue, MN
1:20 p.m. Sand Separation Lane Discussion and Tour
Using sand lanes is a way to reclaim bedding and improve cow comfort. Discussion and tour to show how it works at Hyde Park Holsteins.
Dale Heintz, Minnesota Dairy Initiative, Eyota, MN
Kevin Siewert, Hyde Park Holsteins, Zumbro Falls, MN
Full flyer at www.midwestforage.org/Events/MFA%20SE%20MN%20Field%20Day%202025%20MAILER%20for%20web.pdf
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