September 1, 2009

The UNL South Central Agricultural Laboratory (SCAL) will be hosting the fourth in a series of crop clinics this Thursday, Sept. 3. The event will begin at noon with a lunch and provide an excellent opportunity to review and examine the 2009 crop production season in south central Nebraska. To pre-register call (402) 762-3536.

Speakers will include Richard Ferguson, Extension soils specialist; Mark Bernards, Extension weeds specialist; and Tamra Jackson, Extension plant pathologist.

Topics will include a follow-up on fertilizer application and placement trials, new pesticide chemistries for 2010, and an update on the 2009 disease situation. Participants will also be able to view weed control plots and fungicide trials.

CCA credits have been applied for.

Location

The UNL SCAL Research Farm is 12 miles east of Hastings on Highway 6 or 4.5 miles west of the junction of highways 6 and 14 north of Clay Center.