Event information
Date and time
Location
Sand Plains Research Farm
15003 157th St. SE
Becker,
MN
55308
Contact
Timothy Gieseke, [email protected]
Irrigation and nutrient management field day
Managing crop nutrients and water efficiently on sandy soils requires a fine balance to optimize yields while protecting environmental resources. This field day offers a hands-on look at real-world research trials designed to solve modern crop production challenges.
Topics
- Precision nitrogen strategies: Discover how controlled-release fertilizers and precision tools can minimize leaching while maintaining crop health.
- Water optimization: Learn how deficit irrigation and unique tillage/cover crop combinations impact corn, soybeans and potato rotations.
- Pest and disease resilience: Gain insights into the latest defenses against Verticillium wilt and strategies to outsmart common pests using behavioral ecology.
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Cost
Free.
Registration
There is no registration deadline.
Accommodations
University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language
This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.