Forages 101: Plant Identification & Analysis

In-Service ID: 55298

In-Service Description: This training will cover: in-field sampling methods for soil, standing forage, hay and silage; follow a sample through the SWAFL lab as it is analyzed and discover the different methodologies used at OSU for forage samples; learn about plant ID resources and tour the OSU herbarium.

In-Service Contact: Pugh, Brian (brian.pugh@okstate.edu)

In-Service Proxy:

In-Service Status: OPEN

In-Service Program Area(s):

In-Service Issue Team(s):

Educator End-Clients: Educators will use information to educate producers and train county office personnel.

In-Service Instructors: Brian Pugh, Dr. Bee Chim, Dr. Mark Fishbein, Kendall Henderson

First Objective: Materials covered will assist Educators with completing daily office tasks related to sample submission and identification requests.

Second Objective: Understand how proper forage sampling and testing can lead to accurate recommendations for livestock operations.

Third Objective: Make Educators aware of plant identification tools and how the OSU herbarium can assist them with proper ID of rare and less common plants.

Competencies:
Personal: Life Long Learning
Personal: Professionalism
Extension: Program Planning and Development
Extension: Application of Subject Matter Expertise
Personal: Teamwork
Interpersonal: ExternalRelationships and Engagement
Interpersonal: Customer Service

Intended Extension Educators: All Extension Educators with any portion of Ag appointment or responsibilities.

Method of Delivery: In-Person Meeting/Conference

Enrollment Deadline: 03-Nov-2025

Registration Fee: $0.00

Registration Fee Covers:

Travel Funds Available:

Appropriate Dress: Casual