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Field Day

Corn Residue Cooporators Field Day

Understanding the impacts of grazing and baling corn residue on subsequent crop yields…

Date:
Time:
12:30 pm
Lionel Harris Building
Directions: 69361 Lionel Harris Rd
Contact:
Karla Jenkins, (308) 632-1245, Kjenkins2@unl.edu
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension are hosting its corn residue cooperator field day, 12:30 p.m., Oct. 28, 2016, Scottsbluff, Neb.

The purpose of the field day is to present the highlights of data collected from a three-year study to demonstrate the impact of grazing and baling corn residue on soil and subsequent crop yields.

“Previous research in Mead and Brule, Neb. has shown that grazing of corn residue has not resulted in negative impacts on subsequent crop yields or significant amounts of compaction,” Mary Drewnoski, UNL Beef Systems Specialist, said.

“These field days are a chance for farmers to see what the impacts were in their region and decide if corn residue can be used as a potential revenue stream on their farm.”

Farmers will have the opportunity to see crops growing in the areas of the field where corn residue was previously grazed, baled, or left in the field.

Topics to be discussed are:
1. How removal of residue affects crop yields
2. How removal of residue affects the soil
3. Crop producer and consultant perspectives on grazing of corn residue

Food will be provided free of charge. While pre-registration is not required, it is encouraged to ensure there is enough food.

For more information, please contact:
Karla Jenkins
308-632-1245
Kjenkins2@unl.edu
SCOTTSBLUFF

We look forward to seeing you at the cooperator field day.

The Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

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