A special memorial tribute to the late Dr. Keith Bolsen, a pioneer in silage research and education, will be held during the dinner program at the International Silage Conference on Monday evening, July 21, 2025, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
This global gathering of silage researchers, industry leaders, and students will pause to honor Dr. Bolsen’s extraordinary contributions to the science of silage and his steadfast advocacy for silage safety. Widely regarded as a founding father of silage education in North America, Dr. Bolsen’s impact reached across borders and generations.
The tribute will also recognize the vital role of his wife, Ruthie Bolsen, who stood beside Keith through decades of teaching, travel, and outreach. Reflections from the Bolsen family, former graduate students, and silage safety advocates will be shared.
In conjunction with the memorial, the Kansas State University Keith Bolsen Research Symposium and Graduate Competition will be officially announced. This new initiative will honor Dr. Bolsen’s lifelong commitment to mentoring young scientists and fostering practical, applied research in forage preservation. Support for this program is encouraged.
“Dr. Bolsen’s legacy lives on through the people he inspired, the safety culture he championed, and the science he advanced,” said Dr. Hugo Ramirez, TECNOFOR. “This memorial is a chance for all of us to express our gratitude and continue his work.”
Find more information about the International Silage Conference at https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/silage. To support the Kansas State program, make checks to Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, with Keith Bolsen Research Symposium and Graduate Competition in the memo line. Mail to: Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, 1424 Claflin Road, Weber Hall 232, Manhattan, KS 66506.
Be the first to comment