Crop advisers and farmers are invited to attend North Dakota State University Extension’s annual crop management field school set for Friday, June 28 at 9 a.m. at the Carrington Research Extension Center.

Participants will receive updates on crop pest and soil management recommendations using hands-on training in field demonstration plots and research trials.

“The information received can immediately be used during the balance of the crop season, as well as future years,” says Greg Endres, Extension agronomy specialist at the center. “The program is designed for crop advisers but also will be beneficial for farmers.”

Field sessions include:

• Weed identification – Identify about 60 living weed exhibits, and receive brief comments on weed biology and control for most species.
• Herbicide site-of-action – Identify herbicide classes by examining crop and weed injury symptoms.
• Small grain diseases – Review identification of foliar and head diseases and management strategies.
• Soil management– Diagnose crop nutrient deficiencies.

Registration is required, and 50 participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will receive reference materials, refreshments and a noon meal. Certified crop advisers will receive four continuing education units in crop pest and soil management.

For more details and registration information, visit ndsu.ag/field-school

or contact the center at 701-652-2951. A completed registration form and $100 fee are required by June 23.

NDSU Agriculture Communication – May 28, 2024

Source: Greg Endres, 701-652-2951, gregory.endres@ndsu.edu   

Source: Linda Schuster, 701-652-2951, linda.schuster@ndsu.edu

Editor: Elizabeth Cronin, 701-231-7006, elizabeth.cronin@ndsu.edu