Louisiana Forage Conference
On Dec. 1, 2023, LGLCI and Louisiana Forage and Grasslands Council (LFGC) will co-host the Louisiana Forage Conference in Alexandria, LA.
This year's conference theme is Carbon Sequestration, with keynote speaker, Dr.Tiffany Lachmet from Texas A&M, presenting about Soil Carbon Contract Considerations.
Conference Content Includes:
*Producer panel on "Producing and Using Baleage,"
* Question and answer round table discussion from two carbon companies
*Soil Carbon Management in Louisiana Grazing Systems
*LSU Beef Cattle Studies at Dean Lee Research Station
*Beginning producer forage management practices
*NRCS Update
All are welcome, and lunch is included in ticket prices. Sponsorship tables and levels are available.
2023 Forage Conference Program
Friday, December 1, 2023
Alexandria Mega Shelter - Alexandria, AGENDA
8:15 a.m. Registration and View Exhibits
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Mike McCormick, LFGC President
LFGC Current & Future Board Members- Mike McCormick/Wink Alison
LGLCI Board Members- Ellen Harrell/Ted Miller
2024 AFGC Meeting Update- Dr. Ed Twidwell
9:15 a.m. Soil Carbon Management in Louisiana Grazing Systems
Mr. William Durham, USDA-ARS, Ft. Worth, TX
9:45 a.m. Beef Cattle Studies Being Conducted at the Dean Lee Research Station
Dr. Marcelo Vedovatto
10:00 a.m. Necessity of Forage Management for Beginning Producer Profitability.
Mrs. Tara Morris, Slaughter, LA
10:15 a.m. NRCS Update
10:30 a.m. Product Update from Exhibitors
10:45 a.m. Break
11:05 a.m. Soil Carbon Contract Considerations
Dr. Tiffany Lashmet, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Amarillo, TX
12:00 Noon Lunch
12:45 p.m. Producer Panel on Producing and Using Baleage
Mr. Raymond Fontenot, Meaux, LA
Mr. Ted Miller, Baskin, LA
Mr. Chuck Wagner, Kentwood, LA
1:30 p.m. Carbon Sequestration Contract Discussion from Industry Representatives
Grassroots Carbon & Indigo Ag
2:30 p.m. Adjourn and Networking
