Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
Regsistation for this program is closed. Please contact Christian County Extension at 217-287-7246.
University of Illinois Dudley Smith Farm Field Day will be held on Wednesday, June 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT at the University of Illinois Dudley Smith Farm Research Center located at 2200 E. 600 North Rd., Pana (located off Route 29 between Taylorville and Pana, Illinois).
Field Day topics will include:
Field Day topics will include:
- Drainage Water Recycling
- Profitable Nitrogen Management
- Livestock Grazing Management
- Cover Crops and Water Quality
Lunch will be provided. This meeting is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by Friday, June 13.
If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this program or have questions, contact Christian County Extension at 217-287-7246.
Please wear appropriate clothing as this event is outside.
Agenda:
If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this program or have questions, contact Christian County Extension at 217-287-7246.
Please wear appropriate clothing as this event is outside.
Agenda:
9:30 - Registration
Coffee and donuts will be available!
9:50 - Welcome and Announcements
10:00 - Water Balance Assessment for Corn Production in Central Illinois: Insights for Drainage Water Recycling
Caleb Bruhn, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Illinois
10:30 - What are N balances, and why do they matter for profitable N management that also protects water quality?
Andrew J. Margenot, Associate Professor, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois
11:15 - How can I extend my grazing season?
Travis Meteer, Extension Educator Commercial Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension
11:45 - DS Farm Research Project Update: Cover Crops and Water Quality
Giovani Preza Fontes, Assistant Professor, and Kristin Greer, Senior Research Specialist, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois.
12:15 - Lunch
1:00 - Optional Farm Tour
Coffee and donuts will be available!
9:50 - Welcome and Announcements
10:00 - Water Balance Assessment for Corn Production in Central Illinois: Insights for Drainage Water Recycling
Caleb Bruhn, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Illinois
10:30 - What are N balances, and why do they matter for profitable N management that also protects water quality?
Andrew J. Margenot, Associate Professor, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois
11:15 - How can I extend my grazing season?
Travis Meteer, Extension Educator Commercial Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension
11:45 - DS Farm Research Project Update: Cover Crops and Water Quality
Giovani Preza Fontes, Assistant Professor, and Kristin Greer, Senior Research Specialist, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois.
12:15 - Lunch
1:00 - Optional Farm Tour