BROOKINGS, S.D. — Southeast Research Farm in partnership with SDSU Extension will host a symposium January 3 and 4, 2019 during the Dakota Farm Show held in Vermillion. The Dakota Farm Show is held at the University of South Dakota, Dakota Dome (1101 N Dakota St.).
Symposium topics range from the 2019 agriculture climate outlook and making the most of the tough markets, to the soybean midge, and best management practices for timing of corn N inputs.
“We have some talented folks sharing their expertise on a range of topics that are of interest for the agricultural community,” explains Peter Sexton, Manager of the SDSU Southeast Research Farm. The symposium will be held in a meeting room at the Dakota Dome. Below is the symposium agenda. No registration is necessary.
Thursday, Jan. 3
10:30 a.m. Ag Weather Outlook 2019 and Beyond – Elwynn Taylor, Extension Climatologist, Iowa State University
Noon Break
1:30 p.m. Emerald Ash Borer: What you need to know about this threat to our ash trees – John Ball, Professor, SDSU Extension Forestry Specialist & South Dakota Department of Agriculture Forest Health Specialist
3 p.m. Afternoon session ends
Friday, Jan. 4
10:20 a.m. To Till or Not to Till: results of a long-term study at the Southeast Farm – Peter Sexton, Manager Southeast Research Farm, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Sustainable Cropping Systems Specialist
10:35 a.m. Work with Annual Forages at the Southeast Farm – Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist
10:50 a.m. Oat Response to N and Growth Regulators – David Karki, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist
11 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. Soybean Midge: a new pest in soybeans – Adam Varenhorst, SDSU Extension Entomologist
11:30 a.m. Making the Most of a Tough Market – Jack Davis, SDSU Extension Crops Business Management Field Specialist
11:45 a.m. Timing of N Fertilizer Application in Corn – Jason Clark, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist
Noon Break
1:30 p.m. Food Preservation at Home: canning techniques and freezing – Hope Klein, SDSU Extension Health Education Field Specialist
3:15 p.m. Afternoon session ends
— SDSU Extension
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