Discover the latest science-backed strategies to boost yields, protect water quality and fine-tune nitrogen use at Nebraska’s 4Rs Nutrient Stewardship Field Day, set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead
Based on up-to-date information from past and ongoing research findings, this free event will feature presentations and tools to help growers manage nitrogen efficiently while enhancing crop productivity and environmental stewardship.
Morning presentations include:
- In-season Nitrogen Management — Richard Ferguson, professor of soil and water sciences, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Smart Nitrogen Solutions: Performance of Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers — Javed Iqbal, assistant professor of soil nutrient management and water quality, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Sensor-based Fertigation — Jackson Stansel and James Herrick, Sentinel Ag Technology
- Precision Nitrogen Project Updates — Guillermo Balboa, research assistant professor, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Demonstration of UNL Nitrogen Recommendation Tool — Javed Iqbal and Aaron Nygren, Nebraska Extension Water and Integrated Cropping Systems extension educator
Afternoon sessions include the following nutrient management field demonstrations:
- Field Performance of Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers — Javed Iqbal and Aaron Nygren
- Sensor-Based Fertigation — Jackson Stansel and James Herrick, Sentinel Ag Technology
Participants can earn 4.5 CEUs on Nutrient Management. Attendance counts toward Lower Platte North NRD Nitrogen Certification.
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.
The 4Rs field day is led by Iqbal. Other organizers include Nygren, Joe Luck, associate director at ENREC, and research assistant professor Guillermo Balboa.
For more information about the 4Rs Nutrient Management, contact Javed Iqbal.
