University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host its annual Water and Crops Field Day at 8 a.m. Aug. 26 at the West Central Research, Education and Extension Center in North Platte, Neb.

Nebraska Extension educators and specialists will meet throughout the day with attendees on issues related to inventive and pragmatic crop management practices and solutions. Anyone interested is invited to come learn about pest management, water and nitrate management, and research updates from the area.

Latest research

“This is an excellent opportunity to hear the latest research on improving efficiency and sustainability,” says Chuck Burr, water and integrated cropping systems educator, Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) team member, and event organizer.

This year’s focus will be “Using Technology to Improve Efficiency and Resiliency,” which will involve several sessions — specifically in-field demonstrations of irrigation and nitrogen, as well as chemigation, as a pest management tool.

The morning session will feature four separate presentations on precision conservation management practices. Conservation topics will encompass soil and soil health, water, wildlife, beneficial insects, and pest control.

Attendees will be provided the opportunity to visit booths during breaks, as well as provided with updates from vendors. Lunch will be served during the keynote speech, “My Experience as a Farmer and the Kansas Water Technology Farms,” presented by Dwane Roth.

The afternoon will contain agency updates, including a legislative update from state Sen. Mike Groene, among both Twin Platte Natural Resources District and Nebraska Water Balance Alliance updates.

TAPS focus

A final afternoon session on the use of technology in crop management, presented by the TAPS program, will also feature four speakers. Their topics to be covered involve nitrogen management and sensor technologies, and a nitrogen management update from TAPS.

The day’s final events incorporate a presentation on the Farms of the Future initiative, evaluations, drawings and adjournment.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by Aug. 23 for planning purposes at extension.unl.edu.

Burford is a TAPS team member.

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