South Dakota State University’s Dakota Lakes Research Farm east of Pierre is hosting an online version of the station’s annual field day this afternoon (Thurs.) at 3pm.
Farm manager Dwayne Beck says viewers will see 5 to 10 minute video segments featuring current research projects taking place at the farm.
Beck says the short video segments will be supplemented with 1.5-hour live webinar hosted by the researchers at Dakota Lakes Research Farm.
Certified crop consultant educational credits will be available.
Registration is not required. Go to the SDSU Extension website to submit questions for the researchers.
The webinar recording will be posted for viewing after today (June 25) on the SDSU Extension website.
Field day topics include:
- Using Drone Imagery and Evapotranspiration Models to Fine-Tune Water and Nutrient Cycling by Cover Crops – Sam Ireland, SDSU Graduate Research Assistant and John McMaine, Assistant Professor and SDSU Extension Water Management Engineer
- Managing Phosphorous Fertilizers to Minimize Runoff to Surface Water – Dwyane Beck, Dakota Lakes Research Farm Manager
- Integrating Livestock and Restoring Native Species – Cody Zilverberg, Dakota Lakes Research Farm
- Long-Term Impacts of Crop Rotations– Dwayne Beck, Dakota Lakes Research Farm Manager
