Small Grains Conference Suggestions On July 30 PFI will host our second annual small grains conference in Mankato, MN. To make the event as relevant and helpful as possible I hope you can take 3 minutes to give me feedback on what topics and speakers you'd like to see at this event. OK Question Title * 1. What agronomic topics do you need more information on to successfully add small grains to your rotation long term? Variety selection Planting - seed bed preparation, seed depth, planting populations, etc. Fertility and growth regulators Fungicides Weed management Harvest and post harvest handling Triticale agronomy Barley agronomy Oat agronomy Rye agronomy Wheat agronomy Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 2. What extended (3+ year) rotation topics do you need more information on to successfully add small grains to your rotation long term? Agronomy in 3+ year rotations - crop yields, disease and nutrient management Nutritional value of harvested grain and forage from small grains for livestock Grazing in a 3+ year rotation Manure management in a 3+ year rotation Enterprise budgets Environmental outcomes in 3+ year rotations - Soil health and water quality Cover crops in a 3+ year rotation Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. What marketing topics do you need more information on to successfully add small grains to your rotation long term? Markets and quality specifications for food grade small grains Markets and quality specifications for feed grade small grains Markets and quality specifications for seed small grains Markets and quality specifications for malting and distilling small grains Starting your own cover crop seed business Adding a processing enterprise to your operation (i.e. milling flour, rolling oats or mixing feed on your farm) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. What livestock are you interested in learning more about integrating with small grains? Beef cattle Dairy cattle Swine Poultry Small Ruminants (sheep, goats) Not applicable - I don't have livestock OK Question Title * 5. Are there any specific researchers, farmers or organizations you'd like to see a presentation from at this event? Please include the speaker's name and topic you'd like them to speak on. OK DONE
