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Arlington Station Agronomy/Soils Field Day is August 19
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 07/30/2015

Five tours will highlight the latest in agronomy and soils research at the Agronomy/Soils Field Day next month at the UW-Madison's Arlington Ag Research Station. The event takes place August 19, starting at 8:30 a.m.

A pest management tour examining herbicide resistance management in corn and soybeans will be among the topics addressed during the tours hosted by CALS researchers and Extension specialists. Topic-specific tours will depart the Public Events Facility at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

A bioenergy cropping systems tour includes a discussion of what we've learned growing eight bioenergy cropping systems over eight years. The soil fertility and management tour covers the response of no-till corn and soybean to P & K.

Meanwhile, a grain and forage production systems tour examines when yield is determined for corn grain production. And an organic cropping systems tour includes managing organic cropping systems for carbon stabilization and accrual; pasture and soil quality surveys from organic dairy farms across Wisconsin.

Lunch will available on the site for a $5 donation to the Badger Crops Club.

Additional exhibits to visit between tours or during lunch include: Apps for Ag, Nutrient and Pest Management Program, Integrated Pest Management and SnapPlus, and others.

For more information contact the UW-Madison Department of Agronomy at 608-262-1390 or the Department of Soil Science at 608-262-0485.


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