Virtual Nutrient Management Training for Farmers
Event Dates
- Friday, 01/10/2025 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Friday, 03/14/2025 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Description
The Nutrient and Pest Management Program within the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans.
This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on two dates: January 10 and March 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. online via Zoom.
See agenda below:
Schedule
10:00 – 10:15 | Why Nutrient Management? |
10:15 – 10:30 | Soil Sampling |
10:30 – 10:45 | Soil Test Interpretation |
10:45 – 11:00 | Soil pH and Liming |
11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
11:15 – 11:35 | Manure and Legume Crediting |
11:35 – 12:05 | Nitrogen Management |
12:05 – 12:40 | Lunch Break |
12:40 – 1:10 | Phosphorous Management |
1:10 – 1:25 | Soil Test P and Water Quality Implications |
1:25 – 1:40 | Potassium Management |
1:40 – 2:00 | Manure Application Precautions |
2:00 – 2:10 | Break |
2:10 – 2:25 | Soil Conservation |
2:25 – 3:00 | SnapPlus Introduction |
Register online here. The event is free.
This event is hosted by the Nutrient and Pest Management Program with UW-Madison, Division of Extension, and by the WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Location
Online via Zoom
Contact
Dan Smith, dhsmith@wisc.edu, 608-219-5170
Categories: Agriculture/Field Day