Sand Plain Research Farm Field Day

Event information

Date

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-07-16 16:00:00 2024-07-16 19:00:00 Sand Plain Research Farm Field Day This free field day will focus on advanced agricultural management practices and research conducted at the Sand Plain Research Farm.Topics covered include precision irrigation and nutrient management in corn and potatoes, chloride cycling in potato cropping systems, and potato varieties research.SpeakersIan MacRae, UMNCarl RosenUMN, UMNYuxin Miao, UMNFabian Fernandez, UMNAshish Ranjan, UMNLaura Shannon, UMNVasu Sharma, UMNAndrew Robinson, NDSUPresentationsA superbug is not a superhero! Updates on the management of Colorado potato beetlePotassium management effects on yield and chloride cycling in potato cropping systemsDeveloping precision nitrogen and irrigation management strategies for potatoesPolymer-coated urea and time of applications for irrigated corn productionVerticillium wilt and common scab of potatoes: Investigating varietal resistanceTrialing new potato varieties at the Sand Plain Research FarmOptimizing irrigation and nitrogen management in corn: Key insights from central Minnesota Sand Plain Research Farm Sand Plain Research Farm Sand Plain Research Farm America/Chicago public

Time

4 - 7 p.m. Central time

Location

Sand Plain Research Farm
15003 157th St. SE
Becker, MN 55308

Contact

Brenda Postels, post0060@umn.edu

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This free field day will focus on advanced agricultural management practices and research conducted at the Sand Plain Research Farm.

Topics covered include precision irrigation and nutrient management in corn and potatoes, chloride cycling in potato cropping systems, and potato varieties research.

Speakers

Ian MacRae, UMN
Carl RosenUMN, UMN
Yuxin Miao, UMN
Fabian Fernandez, UMN
Ashish Ranjan, UMN
Laura Shannon, UMN
Vasu Sharma, UMN
Andrew Robinson, NDSU

Presentations

A superbug is not a superhero! Updates on the management of Colorado potato beetle

Potassium management effects on yield and chloride cycling in potato cropping systems

Developing precision nitrogen and irrigation management strategies for potatoes

Polymer-coated urea and time of applications for irrigated corn production

Verticillium wilt and common scab of potatoes: Investigating varietal resistance

Trialing new potato varieties at the Sand Plain Research Farm

Optimizing irrigation and nitrogen management in corn: Key insights from central Minnesota

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

Free. Dinner will be provided.

Accessibility

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, contact Brenda Postels, post0060@umn.edu, two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.