Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour – February 26

Visit with State Ag, Livestock, and Soils Specialists, County Agents, as well as local dairy and beef producers on the 2026 Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour, that will be held on Thursday, February 26, near Live Oak, Florida.

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Program highlights include:

Overview of cool-season forage systems for dairy and beef cattle
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What we learned from the challenges faced in 2026, with the dry fall and extreme cold
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Forage management for hay and grazing systems
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Planning for the next season
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Use the following link to print the event flyer to serves a as a reminder for the event, or to share with others that may be interested in attending: 2026 Cool-Season Forage Dairy Tour flyer

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The event starts at 10:00 Eastern (9:00 AM Central) at Shenandoah Dairy – 62nd Circle, Live Oak, FL 32060, then follow the signs to the Cool-Season Forage Trial site, ~1 mile away from the headquarters. Following the dairy tour, participants will travel to the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Suwannee County for a round table discussion of what happened this winter and what have we learned from it? Following lunch, there will be a presentation on the cost of fertilization using UF/IFAS recommendations and soil mapping for pastures and hay fields. Following the presentations, the final optional tour offered will take place at the Starling Farms beef cattle operation. – 18712 128th St, Live Oak, FL 32060.

Registration for the event is $10/person and includes lunch. To register for this event, use the following link:

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