Nebraska Extension is providing two in-field training opportunities in August — one focusing on soil health, the other on corn and soybean production. These training are scheduled on back-to-back days, Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska.

These trainings will give participants a chance to learn about research-based recommendations for building soil health, and managing corn and soybeans. In addition, participants can see a wide range of cover crops and a “growing season” all in one place with hands-on interaction and field demos.

“We look forward to serving those involved with Nebraska farms with these clinics and hope that you will join us to have a hands-on discussion with Nebraska Extension specialists and educators about topics important to your operation,” said Aaron Nygren, Nebraska Extension water and cropping systems educator at ENREEC.

Both trainings will be held at ENREEC, located at 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, Nebraska.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. both days. The Soil Health training will run from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., while the Corn and Soybean Clinic will run from 9 a.m. until 4:40 p.m.

Soil Health Clinic topics include cover crop species selection, in-field soil health assessment, equipment demos, and prairie strips. Three CCA credits have been applied for and are pending.

Corn and Soybean Clinic topics include corn and soybean growth; nutrient management: N, 4R’s; insect management; weed management; irrigation; and plant pathology. For this clinic, 6.5 CCA credits have been applied for and are pending.

Clinics are limited to 50 participants, so please pre-register one week before each clinic date to ensure a spot. Participants can choose the date they are attending when registering. Register online, call 402-472-2966, or email extevents@unl.edu.

The Soil Health Clinic has no fee to attend thanks to support from USDA-TOPP and USDA-SARE funding. The Corn and Soybean Clinic registration fee is $50. Fees include training, lunch and reference materials.

Learn more on the clinic homepage.

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