Nutrient Management Conference: Mankato, Minn. Feb. 18
Published online: Jan 11, 2010
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Participants will hear from University of Minnesota researchers on nitrogen and phosphorous guidelines and new technologies for drainage management. University of Wisconsin researchers will share information on nutrient management studies at Wisconsin Discovery Farms. Kansas State University representatives will present new tools for nitrogen management, and Purdue University researchers will present new manure management techniques.
Nutrient Management Conference
February 18, 2010
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Central time)
Verizon Wireless Center
1 Civic Center Plaza
Mankato, Minnesota
Contact: brian.c.williams@state.mn.us
For additional information go to www.upstreamheroes.org/nutmgmtconf.php
Please register by calling 651-201-6141. Your fee of $10 at the door will cover your refreshments and lunch.
8:30- 9:00 am Registration and Poster Presentations
9:00 - 9:15 Welcome - Warren Formo, MAWRC
9:15 - 10:00 Nutrient Use Efficiency & Global Agriculture - Dan Froehlich, Mosaic
10:00 - 10:45 Agriculture and the Hypoxia Issue - Cliff Snyder, IPNI
10:45 - 11:00 Break--Poster Presentations
11:00 - 11:50 Innovative On-Farm Nutrient Management Farmer
Crop Consultant Panel Discussion
- Brandon Schaefer, Hogs/Beef Goodhue Co.
- Curt Burns, Crop Consultant
- Lawrence Sukalski, C/SB-SB Growers Award
12:00 - 1:15 pm Luncheon & Keynote Speaker
11:50 - 1:15 Poster Presentations
1:20 - 2:05 Breakout Session I
Corn Belt N Guidelines - John Lamb, University of Minnesota
New N Prediction Technology Tools -Dave Mengel, Kansas State
Nutrient Management Initiative & Drainage Demo. Results - Brian Williams, MDA
2:10-2:55 Breakout Session II
Manure Management-Keeping it in the Root Zone - Brad Joern, Purdue University
Where the Country Meets the City - John Moncrief, University of Minnesota
Phosphorous Management Practices - Al Sims, University of Minnesota
3:00-3:45 pm Breakout Session III
Nutrient Measurements in Wisconsin--Discovery Farms - Dennis Frame, Univ. of Wisc.
New Technologies for Drainage Systems -Gary Sands, University of Minnesota
Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Residue Management for Corn-Corn - Jeff Strock, Univ. of Minnesota
Cooperators
Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) , Mn. USDA-NRCS, Mn. Corn Research & Promotion Council, Mn. Ag Water Resources Coalition, Mn. Crop Production Retailers, Mn. Certified Crop Advisers, Mn. Independant Crop Consultants, University of Minnesota Extension, Mn. Pollution Control Agency, Mn. Board of Water and Soil Resources, Mn. Department of Agriculture, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, & Local Watershed Organizations