Field Days
June 4, 2008
Small Grains Field Day
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
Penn State will host a small grains field day 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, lunch will be provided. CCA credits will be available. $10.00 advance registration required (make checks payable to Penn State University and send to Dave Johnson at Small Grains Field Day, 1446 Auction Road, Manheim, PA 17545, Phone 717-653-4728, Fax: 717-653-6308, email dhj3@psu.edu)
July 2, 2008
No-tilling for Success
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
Farmers and ag professionals can come and see the latest in no-till crop management, from planting and manure equipment to cover crops to pest and nutrient management. Penn State faculty, county extension educators, and representatives from the ag industry will be on hand to showcase research results and product performance. CCA and pesticide credits will be available.
July 10, 2008
Annual Agronomic Weed Control Research Tour
Penn State, Agronomy Research Farm
Rock Springs, PA
A number of experiments will be showcased and available for viewing including new corn, soybean, sweet corn, and snap bean weed control trials. New herbicides include Balance Flex, BAS 800, Corus, Capeno, Envive, Halex GT, Ignite, Impact, KIH-485, Laudis, SureStart, Prefix, Resolve and Require Q, Sonic, and Valor to name a few. Also, compare the effectiveness of different herbicides for burning down hairy vetch and annual ryegrass in no-till corn. In addition see how the roller/crimper is working on cereal rye and hairy vetch in reduced and no herbicide systems. Pest Management CCA CEU’s and Pesticide Recertification Credits will be available. Pre-Registration for this event will be $20.00 and includes lunch and a tour book. Walk-in Registration the day of the event will be $25.00. For additional information, please contact Lisa Crytser in the Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences at lac8@psu.edu or 814-865-2543.
July 24, 2008
Greenhouse Growers Field Day
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
Growers of ornamental bedding plants can come see the newest varieties available from breeders and suppliers. Representatives from all of the major breeding companies will be on hand to answer questions.
July 26, 2008
Summer Garden Experience
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
The public is invited to see the latest in garden and landscape varieties, techniques, research, and demonstrations from Penn State Cooperative Extension.
August 6-7, 2008
Penn State Turfgrass Field Days
Joseph Valentine Research Center, Landscape Management Research Center, Mascaro-Steiniger Turfgrass Museum, University Park, PA
In 1928, a Golf Course Superintendent from Merion Golf Club named Joseph Valentine marched into the President’s office at Penn State and demanded that research be done to help him and many others manage and understand turfgrass better. Penn State has excelled in doing so ever since and we owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Mr. Valentine and all of you who have helped us develop into the world’s finest turfgrass educational institution. Penn State Field Days is our chance to show you the extensive amount of work that continues…all in an effort to assist you with your decisions in turfgrass management. To register for this event contact Heather Treaster at hgw1@psu.edu or 814-863-0129.
August 13, 2008
Vegetable Growers Field Day
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
Vegetable growers can come see the latest in variety and pest management trials.
September, 2008
Custom Applicators Field Day
Southeast Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Manheim, PA
Topic TBD.
