Events

MI Agronomy Showcase
Date(s): 8/18/2010 9:00 AM - 8/18/2010 12:00 PM

When: August 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. Registration
Lunch provided at noon.
Where: The showcase plot is located just south of Grant, MI on 128th Street, one-half mile east of M-37.

August 18th Workshop
1. Addressing corn nematode pressure.
2. Spray drift management demonstration.
3. Understanding and diagnosing root development, water usage, and soil compaction using a root pit.
4. Understanding planter set-up and diagnosing common early growth problems in small corn.
5. Live demonstrations of various tillage implements with Sparta Farm & Lawn.

Many other valuable topics include…
1. Extensive corn hybrid trials including all the newest traits and treatments. 85 day RM—105 RM
2. Roundup 2 Yield and Liberty Link soybean variety trials including all the newest treatments and traits.
3. Twin Row corn vs 30” corn at various populations.
4. Precision Planting demonstration
5. Making foliar applied fungicides pay in corn.

RSVP at 231-834-5689 so we can plan for lunch.

RUP credits pending

For more information contact:

• Bernie Roossinck—(231) 218-1894
• Buck Chesla—(616) 862-7982
• Jason Dunning—(231) 578-9352
• Troy Johnson—(616) 291-1684
• Scott Wagner—(616) 901-2023