Farmers and agricultural industry professionals can learn practical strategies for improving water and nutrient management during the From Water to Yield: Practical Systems That Work Workshop on Thursday, June 11, at the Davenport Community Center.
The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The program will bring together producers, industry leaders, researchers and agricultural stakeholders to explore management tools and innovations that can help improve productivity, conserve water and support long-term sustainability.
Presentation topics include:
- “Insights From Managing Irrigation in Corn at UNL’s South Central Ag Lab”
- “How Water Moves in the Soil via Subsurface Drip Irrigation Systems”
- “Water Quality and Fertigation”
- “ACREE: Nebraska’s Free Irrigation Scheduling App”
- “In-Season Nitrogen Management”
- “What’s New in the Little Blue Natural Resources District”
A farmer panel will also share how area producers are using tools and management practices to improve nitrogen and irrigation decisions on their farms.
There is no cost to attend, and meals are provided thanks to program sponsors. Registration is requested for meal planning. Register online or by calling 402-762-3644.
For questions, contact David Wangila, Nebraska Extension educator in Clay County, at 402-762-3644.
Sponsors include Nebraska Extension, Little Blue NRD, NutraDrip, The Nature Conservancy, Reinke Manufacturing, Corteva Agriscience, Sentinel Ag, Green Cover Seed, Prairie Fire Ag Solutions and Ward Labs.
The Davenport Community Center is located at 110 S. Linden Ave., Davenport, NE 68335.
