Nutrient Management Field Day-Wood County

A Field Day event that include field demonstrations and research updates. The program meets the requirements to receive Agricultural Fertilizer Applicator Certification in the state of Ohio.

• Nitrogen
  • Seasonal tracking NO3 and NH4, Pre side dress N test
  • Using Handheld NDVI meters to determine N rate
  • N Rate studies-MRTN
  • Planned V15 N Application
• Water Quality
  • N & P effects in water quality downstream
  • Seasonally Managing of Drainage Water Management
  • DWM extender valves
• Phosphorus
  • Results of long term P and K Study
  • Reading a soil test report for P and determining P recommendation

Choose 1 Afternoon Field Activity

• Equipment (Option 1)
  • Granular Fertilizer placement
  • Late Season N placement
  • Calibration and trouble shooting
• Using Manure as a Nutrient Source (Option 2)
  • Fully utilizing N from manure
  • Liquid application option
  • Drag hose effects on corn stages
  • Liquid manure rates and timing
  • Nutrient balance in rotation