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1. Adding Technology into Existing Farming Systems 2. Weed Resistance Stewardship 3. Enterprise Analysis / Precision Farming Decisions for Maximum Profitability 4. Using Soil Nutrient Information and Remote Sensing for Identifying Management Zones 5. Precision Manure Management for Improved Profitability 6. Manure Effects on Factors Other Than Nutrients 7. Manure and Water Quality in the Big Sioux River Watershed 8. Investments in Ethanol - Corn Producers Hedge Against Low Prices and High Input Costs. 9. Yield, Energy Use and Soil Quality Concerns of Corn-based Cropping Systems 10. Harvesting Corn Stover for Energy Production, Implications to Soil Productivity |
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Adding Technology into Existing Farming Systems Precision Agriculture technology can be utilized by a number of growers and isn't only available on new equipment. Mapping, variable rate technology, steering assist, and auto-boom control can all be added to most existing farming systems allowing technology to be utilized without large capital investments. For more information presentation, please contact at micah.eidem@ravenind.com or (612) 747-7518 |
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Weed Resistance Stewardship Presentation will focus on the facts surrounding weed resistance and the use of Roundup brand agricultural herbicides. Tips to minimize the potential threat of weed resistance in Roundup Ready crops will be discussed. Monsanto's recommendation for weed management systems when Roundup Ready crops are used will be summarized. For more information , please contact at (605) 690-1994 or joseph.l.schefers@monsanto.com. |
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| Enterprise Analysis / Precision Farming Decisions for Maximum Profitability Gregg Carlson, Agronomist South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD When using profit center analysis, the question of grain drying-wet marketing is asked. Compounding the drying-wet marketing question is the complex decision of whether or not to plant a shorter season hybrid, accepting some yield drag but gaining several points of dryness in the marketed corn. |
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| Using Soil Nutrient Information and Remote Sensing for Identifying Management Zones in Corn David Clay, Soil Scientist South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD Discussion will focus on how different approaches to define management zones influence fertilizer application rates and potential productivity. |
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| Precision Manure Management for Improved Profitability Gregg Carlson, Agronomist South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD As livestock are concentrated into confinement facilities, the question that is frequently asked is, what is manure worth and how far can I afford to haul it? In addition the question of deep placement of manure in the soil profile will be discussed. |
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| Manure Effects on Factors Other Than Nutrients Sharon Clay, Weed Scientist South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD Manure is an excellent source of nutrient and organic matter for agronomic fields. However, care must be taken when manure is used. Unexpected weed infestations from weed seed contaminants, antibacterial chemical contamination, or resistant strains of microbes are potential unintended problems that may be encountered. An update on these topics and their consequences will be discussed. |
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| Manure and Water Quality in the Big Sioux River Watershed Jay Gilbertson, Manager East Dakota Water Development District , Brookings, SD Surface water resources in the Big Sioux River watershed are impaired due to excess fecal coliform bacteria. A detailed, watershed-wide assessment has implicated domestic livestock as the primary source of the bacteria. Improved (precision) application of current, and developing, manure resources will be needed to restore designated uses of area water resources. For more information about Mr. Gilbertson's talk, please contact him at (605) 688-6741 or edwdd@brookings.net. His mailing address is: 132B Airport Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006 |
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| Investments in Ethanol - Corn Producers Hedge Against Low Prices and High Input Costs. Ron Alverson, Member Board of Directors Lake Area Corn Processors Wentworth, SD Ron will review the economics of ethanol production; discuss the various impacts high-energy prices have on corn producers bottom line, and build a case that investments in ethanol production facilities can be an effective hedge against low corn prices and high input costs caused by high energy prices. For more information about presentation, please contact at rsalv@svtv.com or (605) 489-2333 |
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| Yield, Energy Use and Soil Quality Concerns of Corn-based Cropping Systems Dan Walters, Soil Scientist University of Nebraska, Lincoln This presentation will compare the energy input requirements and efficiencies for both irrigated and rain fed maize based systems and how these systems impact soil quality in terms of carbon and nitrogen sequestration. Implications for long-term sustainability and the energy efficiency of corn-ethanol production will be discussed. |
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| Harvesting Corn Stover for Energy Production, Implications to Soil Productivity Wally Wilhelm Plant Physiologist, USDA-ARS Soil and Water Conservation Research Unit, Lincoln, Nebraska Recently both government and private groups have shown interest in using corn stover for production of ethanol. Promoters suggest that removal of stover will provide growers with additional sources of income, expand the rural industrial base, sequester C, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. However, past research shows that residue removal reduces soil organic matter, future productivity, and soil quality. Failure to properly manage residues and soil organic matter resources may have serious implications for sustainability of a corn grain and corn stover-based ethanol production system. For more about Dr. Wilhelm's research or to contact him, please visit: University of Nebraska contact website: http://agronomy.unl.edu/fac/wilhelm.htm |
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