Dudley Smith Farm Field Day

Livestock management practices impact your profit, your soil, and water quality for your neighbors. An all-star lineup will include researchers from University of Illinois College of ACES and Illinois Extension.

Program

9:30 AM: Registration

10:00 AM: Water balance assessment for corn production in Central Illinois: Insights for drainage water recycling
Caleb Bruhn, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Illinois

10:30 AM: What are N balances, and why do they matter for profitable N management that also protects water quality?
Andrew J. Margenot, Associate Professor, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois

11:15 AM: How can I extend my grazing season?
Travis Meteer, Extension Educator Commercial Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension

11:45 AM: DS Farm Research Project Update: Cover crops and water quality
Giovani Preza Fontes, Assistant Professor, and Kristin Greer, Senior Research Specialist, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois.

Lunch will be provided. This meeting is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by Friday, June 13. If you need reasonable accommodation to attend this program or have questions, contact Christian County Extension at 217-287-7246.