2021 IHFA *VIRTUAL* Conference

Jointly presented by University of Idaho Extension and Idaho Hay and Forage Association

1.) Welcome & Introduction

2.) Agriculture Outlook

3.) Status of Western Hay & Forage Markets

4.) Special Message & Introduction

5.) BMPs for Delaying Herbicide Resistance in Alfalfa Management Systems

6.) Monitoring  & Economic Injury Level of Thrips in Alfalfa

7.) Special Message
​& Introduction

8.) Pollinator Protection, Pesticides, & Recommendations for Idaho Forage Crops

9.) Alfalfa Root Rots: Past, Present & Future

10.) Final Comments & Wrap-Up
SCHEDULE
8:25am



8:30am

9:15am



​9:50am

10:25am

​11:00am

11:35am

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​12:10pm​
Welcome
Will Ricks, President, IHFA

Forage Economics & Outlook - Moderator: Joel Packham
Agriculture Outlook
Doug Robison, Northwest Farm Credit Services
Status of Western Hay and Forage Markets
Josh Callen, Hoyt Report

Pest Management - Moderator: Joel Packham
BMPs for Delaying Herbicide Resistance in Alfalfa Management Systems
Albert Adjesiwor, U of I Extension
Monitoring & Economic Injury Level of Thrips in Alfalfa
Reed Findlay/Jason Thomas, U of I Extension
Pollinator Protection, Pesticides & Recommendations for Idaho Forage Crops
Bradley Stokes, U of I Extension
Alfalfa Root Rots: Past, Present & Future
Dr. Deborah Samac, USDA-ARS

Final Comments & Wrap-Up
Will Ricks, President, IHFA
THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR'S
​EXHIBITORS + SPONSORS
​Ag Proud – Idaho & Progressive Forage
AgriSource, Inc.
Agri Terre Seed 
Alforex Seeds
  Arableone 
Bales Unlimited
Berry Machinery 
BMZ Biological
Clerf Equipment 
Commercial Tire
Dairyland Labs (Northwest Labs) 
Dave Reynolds’ Farms
Idaho Soil & Water Conservation Commission
International Stock Food 
ITC Services Inc.
Jim Wilhite’s Bale Wagons
KeyAg Distributors
Legacy Seeds
Liphatech.com 
Magic Valley Compost & Hydraulics
Magic Valley Equipment 
Northwest Ag Equipment
Northwest Farm Credit Services 
Phase II, Inc.
Powerlift Hydraulics Doors 
RCO International Inc.
Sage Hill Northwest, Inc.
Staheli West
Standlee Hay Company
Stotz Equipment
Western Ag Enterprises