By STACY CAMPBELL
Cottonwood Extension Agent
With fertilizer one of the most expensive components of your cropping system, it is increasingly important for producers to properly manage their agricultural inputs.
To address the topic of fertility management, K-State Research and Extension, has scheduled four regional programs during the month of January 2025. These schools have been designed to help producers understand the fertilizer soil relationships to achieve a greater return from an investment in fertilizer especially in this farm environment.
The meetings schedule is the following:
January 28 – Russell – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – 4-H Building
January 29 – Osborne – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – United Christian Church
January 29 – Rush Center – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – Rush Center Township Hall
January 30 – Sharon Springs – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MT) – Community Activity Building
The schools will be presented by Dr. Dave Franzen, North Dakota retired agronomist and Dr. Dorivar Ruiz Diaz, KSU Fertility specialist along with local district Extension agents.
Topics will include research findings of soil biological products, new K-State fertility recommendations with emphasis on application methods, soil sampling tips and a question and answer session. So be sure and bring all your questions with you! 2.5 CCA credits have been applied for.
Lunch will be provided following the programs thanks to our generous sponsors.
There is no cost for the schools. However, pre-registration is requested by Friday, January 24 for all schools either online, https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTszCQUOMzQkjZA, or at your local Extension office.
A minimum of 10 pre-registered producers are needed to hold each of the schools. Hope to see you there!