Agronomy Update

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Event Information

Date 

January 5th, 2021

Time 

9:00am - 12:00pm

Contact 

Kevin Jarek

The 2020 Agronomy Update Meetings will be virtual this year due to COVID-19. The meetings will present the latest information on hybrid/variety performance, an analysis and discussion of last year’s growing season, and updated recommendations for field crop production. CEUs will be
offered in Crop Management for Certified Crop Advisers.

There is no charge for this event, but registration is required. There are two sessions (January 5 and 7) to choose from, both sessions will present the same information. Please choose the one that best fits your schedule.

Joe Lauer, UW-Madison Corn Agronomist
2020 weather impact on corn performance. What has 20-yrs of strip-tillage research shown us for corn production? The impact of environment on corn silage yield and quality

Shawn Conley, UW-Madison Soybean and Small Grain Agronomist
Agronomically optimal soybean seeding rates and associated risk across North America. Does precision planting matter in soybean? Wheat grain and straw yield, grain quality and disease benefits associated with increased management intensity.

Matt Akins and Kevin Jarek, UW Assistant Scientist/Dairy Extension Specialist and UW Crops and Soils Agent
Wisconsin’s Forage Landscape – What Do the Trends Tell Us and What Does This Mean to Farmers?

 

Please make your online registration by January 4, 2021

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