Strip-Till Irrigated & Variable Rate Nutrient Management will be the topic of a special program on February 14, sponsored by the Cottonwood Extension District.

Farmers are encouraged to register and attend the Soil Fertility program that will be addressing strip-till irrigated soil fertility practices and variable rate nutrient management.

Dorivar Ruiz, Extension Soil Fertility specialist will cover – nitrogen fertilizer recommendations, the role of secondary and micronutrients, crop response to strip-till fertilizer and starter fertilizer and soil sampling considerations. Lucas Haag, NW Area Agronomist will be talking about variable rate nutrient management, and as always there will be plenty of time for questions.

The event will be held Thursday, Feb. 14th in Great Bend at the American Ag Credit Bldg., 5634 10th Street. Registration will begin at 1:30 pm the program starts at 2 and concludes at 4 pm.

There is no cost to attend, but your are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 13th by calling 620-793-1910 or email bwalton@ksu.edu .