Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Field day
November 10, 2026 9:00AM - 3:00PM Registration and breakfast begin at 9, program begins at 9:15
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2026 - 10:00PM
3700 E Gull Lake Dr, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
Contact: Trina VanAtta
The Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference, a partnership of Michigan State University, The Ohio State University, and Purdue University, is pleased to host the 2026 field day in Hickory Corners, MI
The morning program include four speakers, with an afternoon trip to Hickory Gables Dairy. Speakers include:
- Dr. Brook Wilke, MSU. "Minimal Till and Cover Crop Options in Corn Silage Systems"
- Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue University. "Corn Silage Genetics Options Today"
- Dr. Erin Burns, MSU. "Welcome Back to Soybeans: The Weeds Have Been Waiting"
- Dr. Alycia Bales, Caledonia Farmer's Elevator. "Processing High-Oleic Soybeans for Greatest Impact and Monitoring"
- A panel discussion on Making the Most of Manure and Crop Rotations to Support the Dairy Herd
Registration cost is $80, which includes breakfast and lunch. Register for the event here.
A free bus service is provided to and from the MSU Pavilion, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing. Email Trina VanAtta at tvanatta@msu.edu to reserve a spot.
The event is limited to 100 participants.
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