Nebraska Extension’s Weed Management Field Day

Lincoln, Neb. —Growers, crop consultants and educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension’s Weed Management Field Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., June 26, 2024, at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center.
Introduction
The Weed Management Field Day aims to showcase new technologies and herbicides for corn, soybean, and sorghum. This event will provide valuable information on weed control options and the management of herbicide-resistant weeds.
On-Site Demonstrations
The field day will feature on-site demonstrations of new technology and herbicides for corn, soybean, and sorghum. Participants will have the opportunity to witness the application of new herbicides and technologies such as the See and Spray Precision Sprayer, iGrowth, and INZEN sorghum.
Tours and Field Experiments
The event will include an early morning tour focusing on weed management in soybean and sorghum, followed by a tour of weed management in field corn. Field experiments will provide valuable insights into weed control options with various herbicide programs.
Cover Crops for Weed Suppression
The Weed Management Field Day will also showcase projects demonstrating the effective use of cover crops, such as cereal rye or interseeding small grains like wheat, oat, and barley, for weed suppression. These cover crops offer sustainable solutions for weed management.
Continuing Education Units
Three certified crop advisor (CCA) continuing education units are available in the integrated pest management category. Attendees can earn these units by participating in the field day.
Registration and Venue
There is no cost to attend the field day; however, participants are required to pre-register online. The event will take place at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory, located five miles west of the intersection of Highways 14 and 6, or 13 miles east of Hastings on Highway 6. The GPS coordinates for the field day site are 40.57539, -98.13776.
Download Brochure
Download the field day brochure here.
For More Information and Registration
For more information and to register, please visit https://agronomy.unl.edu/fieldday.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger |
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SDG 15: Life on Land |
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Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 15: Life on Land.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
– Under SDG 2: Zero Hunger, target 2.4: Ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, and progressively improve land and soil quality.
– Under SDG 15: Life on Land, target 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, particularly forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with international agreements; and target 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests, and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets. These indicators include:
– Implementation of sustainable agricultural practices
– Improvement in land and soil quality
– Conservation and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems
– Sustainable management of forests
– Halt in deforestation
– Restoration of degraded forests
– Afforestation and reforestation
These indicators can be used to assess the progress made in achieving the targets under SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 15: Life on Land.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger |
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SDG 15: Life on Land |
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Source: ianrnews.unl.edu