Business : Haying Equipment Demonstration Planned at NICC Dairy Center June 23

June 23 event will feature equipment options for area hay producers

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, is hosting an equipment demonstration field day June 23, focusing on hay equipment.

The event will be held at the NICC Dairy Center, 1527 Highway 150, Calmar, and will feature different haying equipment throughout the day. Industry representatives from northeast Iowa will be there to showcase the equipment and provide real-time demonstrations.

ISU Extension and Outreach forage specialist Shelby Gruss will lead a general session during the provided lunch, covering topics of forage selection, fertilization and harvesting. ISU Extension and Outreach field agronomists and beef specialists will be available to visit with attendees and address production questions throughout the program.

Field agronomist Josh Michel said bringing a demonstration component to the NICC Dairy Center is a unique way for ISU Extension and Outreach to showcase equipment options for hay producers in the area.

"We are excited to create an opportunity for interactive learning between Iowa State University and Northeast Iowa Community College," he said. "The event will also facilitate some interaction between producers and industry representatives, which should benefit everyone."

The day begins with demonstration sessions starting at 10 a.m. and runs through 4 p.m. A free lunch will be provided. Preregistration by June 20 is strongly encouraged. On-site registration the day of the event will be available.

For more information and to register, please contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Fayette County Office at 563-425-3331, or the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County Office at 563-382-2949.