Registration for the free event begins at 8 a.m. with a free breakfast and a chance to view exhibits. The Expo, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the main arena at Christensen Field, is designed for growers, crop consultants, agronomists, seed corn representatives, and others looking to improve corn production, marketing and utilization. A complimentary lunch will be served.
The Expo highlights topics identified by corn growers as important to their farming operations. This year’s program topics include: new farm bill—new directions, using new agricultural technologies to investigate Platte Valley yellows, prescription corn production and marketing, reinventing a strong agricultural environment, corn industry update, secrets to continuous corn no-till management, and optimizing irrigation—conserving energy and water.
“The Fremont Corn Expo is a great opportunity for producers to fine-tune their production and marketing practices going into the 2007 growing season,” according to UNL Extension Educator Dave Varner. “Participants will leave the Expo with information that they can use immediately and long-term.
A special nitrogen applicator certification training will be conducted for Lower Platte North Natural Resources District producers immediately following the Expo.
For more information contact Dave Varner, UNL extension educator, at (402) 727-2775 or dvarner1@unl.edu. Exhibitor space is available.
The Fremont Corn Expo is sponsored by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Colfax-Dodge County Corn Growers, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Nebraska Corn Board, Fremont Area Chamber Agricultural Business Council, Dodge County Farm Bureau and area agribusinesses.
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