The ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua will host its “Annual Spring Field Day” this Wednesday afternoon.
The program will include insights on crop weather and trends for the 2022 growing season, which is off to a good start with recent rains combined with a stretch of warm temps. ISU Extension Agronomist Terry Basol says corn growth is reaping the benefits.
Basol says the weather thus far for 2022 is vastly improved over the dry weather concerns at this time a year ago.
Other topics for Wednesday’s field day from 1 to 4:30 p.m. include soil fertility management with current fertilizer prices, soybean cyst nematode management, and the latest on crop diseases. CCA credits are also available and the event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday June 22 Field Day to highlight Plant Protection Strategies, Soil Fertility Management, and Current Weather Trends
NASHUA – The Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 22nd. Dennis Todey, Director of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, will kick-off the program, by providing his insights on crop weather and trends for the 2022 growing season. Antonio Mallarino, professor and extension fertility specialist, will share his insights on proper soil fertility management with regards to current fertilizer prices. Greg Tylka, professor and extension pathologist and nematologist, will provide updates on soybean cyst nematode management. Alison Robertson, professor and extension plant pathologist, will provide an update on crop diseases and tar spot management.
The field day is free and open to the public. It starts at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters on the ISU Northeast Research Farm and Demonstration Farm. Directions: From Nashua at the Jct. of Hwy 218 (Exit 220) and Co. Rd. B60, go west on B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Ave., then south 1 mile to 290th St., then east 0.2 miles to the farm. CCA credits will be available. For more information about the event, call Terry Basol at 641-426-6801; or Josh Michel at 563-581-7828.
Sessions will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Dennis Todey, and wrapping up around 4:30 p.m. Crop Weather for the 2022 Season – Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub Director Other Topics & Speakers:
Considerations to keep in mind for fertilizer and manure with high fertilizer prices – Antonio Mallarino, Extension Fertility Specialist
Soybean Cyst Nematode Management – Greg Tylka, Extension Pathologist and Nematologist
Update on Crop Diseases and Tar Spot Management – Alison Robertson, Extension Plant Pathologist
