University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources


December 14, 2007

Growing Crops For Fuel Topic of December Meetings

“Growing Corn and Soybeans to Fuel Nebraska” will be the topic of five meetings to be held across Nebraska December 17-21. These workshops, which feature guest speakers from UNL and the biofuel industry, are designed to highlight crop practices to improve energy production.

Certified crop advisor credits will be awarded in the following categories: Crop Management (2.5), Soil and Water (2.0) and Pest Management (0.5). Be sure to bring your certified crop advisor number to the meeting so credits can be recorded.

Following is a schedule of meeting locations and general outline of topics. Individual topics and speakers may vary by location so check with the contacts listed for further details.

Meeting Sites

December 17, Antelope County Courthouse, Neligh
Registration at the door, $10. Contact: Dewey Teel, dteel1@unl.edu, 402-887-5414

December 18, Extension Office on Fairgrounds, Beatrice
Registration at the door, $10. Contact: Paul Hay, phay1@unl.edu, 402-223-1384

December 19, Adams County Fairgrounds, Hastings
Sponsored by extension and Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. Contact: Ron Seymour, rseymour1@unl.edu, 402-461-7209

December 20, Extension Office on Fairgrounds, Lexington
Sponsored by extension and the Dawson County Corn Growers Association. Preregister by December 17. Contact: Dave Stenberg, dstenberg1@unl.edu, 308-324-5501

December 21, Holiday Inn, Sidney
Cost $20 per person; register by Dec. 12. Contact: Karen DeBoer, kdeboer1@unl.edu, 308-254-4455

Meeting Topics

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