2008 Small Grains Field Day
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Crop Management Extension Group
When: June 4, 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Landisville Research Center, Auction Road, Lancaster, PA
Cost: $10 (Advance registration required; registration deadline is June 2)
Registration: Please see the 2008 Small Grains Field Day Brochure — PDF format.
Objective: Penn State will host a small grains field day at the Landisville Research Farm to discuss variety selection, pest management, nutrient issues, and economics of small grain production in PA. Recent commodity price changes have dramatically affected farmer interest in these crops, along with willingness to consider more inputs. CCA credits will be available
Field Day Agenda
- Small grains market outlook
- Barley variety performance
- Potential for winter and spring canola in PA
- Small grains weed management
- Wheat variety performance
- Disease management
- Nitrogen management
- Yield assessment
- Economics of double cropping
- Seed certification issues
Penn State Speakers
- Bill Curran
- Jay Harper
- Dave Johnson
- Greg Roth
- John Rowehl
- Del Voight
Guest Speakers
- Brian Flattery (PACMA)
- Chuck Boettinger (PDA)
Directions:
From the North — Access 72 south to Manheim. Travel south of Manheim approximately 2 miles to the auto aution. Make a right on Auction Road, follow to the stop sign, and make a right and immediate left, continuing on Auction Road about 1 mile. Farm on the right.
From the South — Access 72 North to Auction Road at the Manheim auto auction. Turn left on Auction Road and follow to stop sign, and make a right and immediate left continuing on Auction Road about 1 mile. Farm on right.
Call 717-653-4728 for directions the day of the event.
For more information contact:
Dave Johnson,
+1-717-653-4728
dhj3@psu.edu
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accomodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Dave Johnson at 717-653-4728 in advance of your participation or visit.
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