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N-Rich Strip Nitrogen to be Featured at Oklahoma Farm Bureau Production Advantage Workshop
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:35:40 CDT
Farm Bureau members wanting to learn about new technology are invited to attend the Production Advantage workshop, July 28-29, OFB office, 2501 N. Stiles, Oklahoma City. The workshop will focus on a variety of topics but one in particular will be the use of N-Rich Strip nitrogen application.
This type of nitrogen application was developed at Oklahoma State University and consists of applying a strip of nitrogen to a test plot and then returning after some time to detect the soil nitrogen levels using a sensor. Dr. Brian Arnall, Oklahoma State University Assistant Professor of Precision Nutrient Management says the N-Rich Strip application is becoming more and more popular as companies develop less expensive and more producer-friendly options for customers.
Producers that are interested in using N-Rich Strip technology can also receive assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service's EQIP program to being the nitrogen application process. Arnall says the use of the nitrogen application through N-Rich Strips has proven to be beneficial.
"We show an increase in profits $10 an acre in winter wheat and $20 an acre in corn production," he said. "It's good for the environment and the pocket book because it makes sure the crop gets what it needs but never too much."
Besides, N-Rich Strip nitrogen application, the workshop will also focus on new technology that can be beneficial to producers and help increase their production.
"We want to show how new technology can be used to improve production," said Burton Harmon, OFB field services representative and workshop coordinator.
The two-day seminar includes social media training, demonstrations of Green Seeker technology and ranch management software, marketing training and use of the Internet for soil surveys.
"The Production Advantage Seminar will give producers who attend a production advantage because they will learn about new technology and resources that can move them to the forefront of the agricultural industry," Harmon said. "The training seminar is designed to help members improve and expand their operations through a better understanding of new technology and computer competency."
For more information, contact Kelli Beall at (405) 523-2470, or email at kelli.beall@okfb.org.
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