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SUMMARY:Precision Livestock Farming: Beef & Forage Systems Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Two Days of Beef\, Forage and Technology Education\nThe University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will hold the Precision Livestock Farming: Beef & Forage Systems Field Day on September 22 and 23 at the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center in Spring Hill. The two-day program combines producer education on beef cattle and forage management with a closer look at precision livestock technologies being used in research and production systems. \nRegistration begins at 8 a.m. Central on the first day. Registration is $15 per person per day\, and University of Tennessee students\, faculty\, and staff may attend for free. You must register in advance. \nBeef and Forage Topics on Day One\nThe September 22 program focuses on production questions that cattle and forage producers face in the field.   Presentations will examine cow efficiency\, warm-season forages\, changes in Tennessee’s beef cattle industry\, conflicts involving black vultures\, and considerations related to the beef product itself. The day also includes time for participants to visit vendors and talk with University of Tennessee specialists. \nFor producers\, the first day’s value is the mix of animal\, forage\, and management topics. Cow size and efficiency can affect feed needs and long-term herd economics\, while warm-season forage strategies can influence grazing options during periods when cool-season grasses slow down. Wildlife conflicts and product quality add another layer to the management decisions cattle operators may face. \n\n\nPrecision Livestock Technologies on Day Two\nThe September 23 session shifts toward precision livestock farming. University of Tennessee faculty will introduce the university’s precision-livestock work and join a panel discussion covering animal science\, beef genetics\, engineering\, and related technologies. Participants will then travel by wagon to precision-livestock research pastures to see the center’s systems and research in use. The second day concludes at 12:30 p.m. Central. \nThe event is intended for beef and forage producers as well as others interested in how new monitoring\, data\, and management technologies may fit into livestock production. The Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is located at 1000 Main Entrance Drive in Spring Hill. Producers should review the official event page before traveling for registration instructions and any last-minute program changes. \nHands-On Learning for Producers \nThe two-day format allows producers to combine conventional management topics with emerging agricultural technology. \nPrecision Livestock Technologies: Beef & Forage Systems is designed for beef and forage producers who want to improve management decisions while seeing how university researchers evaluate new tools under working agricultural conditions. \nDates: Sept. 22-23\, 2026\nRegistration: 8 a.m. Central\nLocation: Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill\nAddress: 1000 Main Entrance Drive\, Spring Hill\, TN 37174\nCost: $15 per person per day; UT students\, faculty\, and staff are free\nOrganizer: UT AgResearch and UT Extension\nContact: Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center\, 931-486-2129 \n  \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/precision-livestock-farming-beef-forage-systems-field-day/
LOCATION:Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill\, 1000 Main Entrance Drive\, Spring Hill\, TN\, 37174\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Field Days,LAND, FOOD & STEWARDSHIP
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SUMMARY:Organic Weed Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Organic Weed Management Starts With Understanding Weeds\nThe Organic Weed Management Webinar is scheduled for September 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Organic Growers School is offering the free online program as part of its 2026 Organic Crop Management series. \nThe webinar will focus on weed biology\, identification\, and methods organic growers can use to reduce weed pressure without relying on conventional herbicides. For organic farms\, weed control often requires farmers to think several steps ahead rather than waiting until unwanted plants compete with crops. \nUnderstanding how weeds reproduce\, when they germinate\, and what conditions favor particular species can help growers make better management decisions throughout the season. \n\n\nOrganic Weed Management Relies Heavily on Prevention\nSuccessful weed management usually begins before weeds become a major problem. Cultural practices\, crop rotations\, cover crops\, and field preparation can all influence the amount of weed pressure a farmer faces later. \nThe webinar will examine preventive\, mechanical\, and cultural practices that growers can use as part of a broader weed-management strategy. \nThat approach matters because weeds can compete with crops for sunlight\, water\, and nutrients. They can also increase labor costs when farmers must spend additional time cultivating\, mowing\, or removing weeds by hand. \nPreventing weeds from producing seed can be just as important as controlling the plants already growing in a field. \nOrganic Weed Management Requires Good Timing\nMechanical cultivation can be effective\, but timing often determines how well it works. Small weeds are generally easier to control than established plants with extensive root systems. \nLikewise\, farmers may use different techniques depending on the crop\, weed species\, weather\, and growth stage. No single practice works in every situation. \nThe Organic Weeds Management Webinar gives growers a chance to view weed control as a system rather than a single treatment. Combining several methods can reduce dependence on any one tool and help farmers respond when weather or field conditions make a preferred approach difficult. \nOrganic Weed Management Can Reduce Labor Pressure\nWeeds are more than a production problem. They can become a significant business expense when control requires repeated tractor passes or large amounts of hand labor. \nFor small and diversified farms in the Appalachian Highlands\, improving weed management may help growers protect crop yields while reducing the time spent dealing with persistent weed problems. \nBecause the program is online\, farmers can participate without traveling. Growers may get the most from the session by bringing questions about weeds they regularly encounter\, management practices they have already tried\, and places where weed pressure continues to create problems. \nParticipants should check the Organic Growers School program information before September 23 for registration instructions and any schedule updates. \nRead our full-length articles about educational opportunities here!
URL:https://appalachianhighlandsfarmers.com/event/organic-weeds-management-webinar/
LOCATION:Online / Virtual\, United States
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