December 14, 2007

Higher energy costs and water limitations make it more important than ever to apply just the right amount of water needed to grow the crop. A series of irrigation education programs in west central Nebraska will offer methods for optimizing your irrigation water and investment.For more information on any of these meetings, contact Steve Melvin, extension educator in Furnas County, at (308) 367-4424.

Irrigation and Energy Conservation Workshop for Corn Growers
Co-sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board
Feb. 11, Clay County Fairgrounds
Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holdrege Ag Center
Feb. 13, Keith County Fairgrounds
Feb. 14, Legion Hall, Neligh

Irrigation Workshops, free
Jan. 22, 1-3:30 p.m., Fairgrounds, Hayes Center
Jan. 23, 1-3:30 p.m., Community Center, 908 Huron Street, Benkelman
Feb. 26, 1-3:30 p.m., Community Center, Red Cloud
Feb. 27, 9:30-12:00 a.m., Fairgrounds, Minden