By STACY CAMPBELL
Cottonwood Extension District
Getting the most out of your fertilizer dollar in these tough economic times with commodity prices as low as they are will be the focus of K-State Extension agents in the region hosting several programs to address this issue, says Stacy Campbell, crop production agent with the Cottonwood Extension District.
A soil fertility with tight crop budgets program will be held at the Barton County 4-H Building, U.S. N. Highway 281 at the intersection of NW 60th Road, Great Bend, on Thursday, January 29, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.
This program has been designed to help producers understand how to get the most out of their fertilizer dollar, while making zero to minimal impact on yields.
The meeting schedule is the following:
January 28 – Colby – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Thomas Co. 4-H Building
January 29 – Kensington – 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – First St. John Lutheran Church
January 29 – Great Bend – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Barton Co. 4-H Building
The schools will be presented by Dr. Lucas Haag, agronomist-in-charge at Tribune and Dr. Peter Tomlinson, KSU fertility specialist along with local district extension agents.
Topics will include KSU research updates, soil sampling, fertilizing with tight budgets, premixes and standard forms, targeted nutrients 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 program thanks to sponsors.
There is no cost for the schools, however, pre-registration is requested by Friday, January 23 for all schools either online https://bit.ly/4jEiELo or by calling the host county extension office.
If you have further questions, contact Stacy Campbell, crop production agent, at 785-628-9430. A minimum of 10 pre-registered producers are needed to hold each of the schools. Hope to see you there!
Stacy Campbell is a crop production extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 785-628-9430.