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Soybean management field days set for Aug. 10 to 13 at four locations
Nebraska
The sixth annual Soybean Management Field Days will give new ideas and insight about continuing world events presenting challenges for today's farmer to grow a quality crop at a profitable price in today's global economy.
"Soybeans American Style" Aug. 10 to 13 will offer producers unbiased and research-based information to improve their soybean profitability, said Keith Glewen, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educator and event coordinator.
The event consists of four field stops across the state, each with demonstration plots, lunch and time for questions.
Topics include: Growing soybeans with higher oil/protein, more soybean dollars in your pocket, new and emerging disease and insect pest problems, and the secrets of making no-till work.
"By attending the Soybean Management Field Days growers will take home unbiased, research-based answers," Glewen said.
Past participants have placed an average value on the knowledge gained and/or anticipated changes in practices at $8.75 per acre, he said.
"Participants from 56 counties representing 191 towns and cities in Nebraska came to Soybean Management Field Days in 2003 to gain knowledge that will make them better soybean producers," said Greg Anderson of Newman Grove, chairman of the Nebraska Soybean Board.
"Overwhelmingly, those participants told us that they were very satisfied with the program, that they will make changes in their operation based on what they learned that day, and without a doubt, will be back again in 2004."
Anderson says "I feel that our lineup of topics and presenters will make this year's program the best one yet. Mark your calendars now, invite your neighbor, and plan on attending a field day near you."
By participating in the Soybean Management Field Days, producers will see their checkoff dollars at work bringing leading technology and ideas to producers.
Presenters include university specialists, educators and industry consultants.
The field days begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Free registration is available the day of the event. Dates, locations and directions are:
--Aug. 10: Fairmont, Paul Bettger Farm; From Fairmont: From Hwys 6 and 81 intersection, east on Hwy 6 to 6th Avenue. Follow 6th Avenue (Main Street) south through Fairmont. Field site is on outskirts of town on west side of road. Or from Cenex gas station located south of Hwys 6 and 81 intersection on Hwy 81, 1/2 mile east and then north on 6th Avenue.
--Aug. 11: Stella, Steve Kean Farm; From Dawson: 7 miles north (or 11 miles south of Auburn) on Hwy 75, from intersection of Hwys 75 and 62--2 miles east on Hwy 62 and then south on west side of road.
--Aug. 12, Hooper, Vernon Brandert Farm; From Fremont: From Hwys 30 and 77 intersection, 7 miles north on Hwy 77 to County Road L (just north of state of Nebraska weigh station), 1 mile west on County Road L, and then north on County Road 21.
--Aug. 13, Lindsay, Randy and Larry Sueper Farm - From Lindsay: 2 miles east on Hwy 91 to 400th Avenue. 1 mile north on 400th Avenue and then east on 497th Street (blacktop road through St. Bernard). Field site is on east edge of town, south side of road.
Continuing education credits for the Certified Crop Advisor program will be available.
For more information about the field days, visit the 2004 Soybean Management Field Days website at http://ardc.unl.edu/soydays.htm or contact the Nebraska Soybean Board at (800)852-BEAN or NU Cooperative Extension at 1-800-529-8030.
The field days are sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board in cooperation with Cooperative Extension in NU's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and are funded through checkoff dollars.
Date: 7/21/04
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