(Lewis) Crop farmers and agronomists looking for the latest in herbicide and crop production are invited to join the Summer Field Day at the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm on June 25.
Hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Extension Field Agronomist Aaron Saeugling says the educational field day offers an opportunity to deepen knowledge of herbicide practices, fungicide treatments, the effects of sulfur in row crops, and other timely crop production topics.
Saeugling says attendees will hear from extension and industry professionals. Effects of sulfur on corn and soybeans are among the topics on the docket.
Saeugling says fungicide efficacy and disease pressure updates will also be addressed.
The other topics on the agenda include a Soybean herbicide demonstration, a systems approach to adopting cover crops, and best practices in herbicide management.
The field day will take place at the Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm, located at 53020 Hitchcock Avenue, Lewis. On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the field day running from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and Certified Crop Advisors can earn 0.5 crop management, 1.5 pest management, and 0.5 nutrient management credits.
To assist with the lunch count, pre-registration is encouraged and can be done by contacting Aaron Saeugling at 712-254-0082 or clonz5@iastate.edu. This event is open to the public at no cost, thanks to the support from ISU Extension and Outreach, ISU Research Farms, and the Wallace Foundation.
For more information, contact Aaron Saeugling at 712-254-0082 or clonz5@iastate.edu
