http://deltafarmpress.com/events en http://deltafarmpress.com/memphis-agricultural-club-meeting-luncheon <div class="field-desc"> <p> David Weiler, director of marketing and sales for LightWave Solar, will be the speaker. The Agricenter has recently installed a Solar Array, located along Walnut Grove Road. The 998.4 kW Solar Array is the largest, most productive single axis tracking solar electric installation in the state. Weiler will make a presentation concerning the project to the Ag Club and then attendees will go to the Solar Array site to see it in operation first hand. Contact: James Pendleton, <a href="mailto:James.Pendleton@prudential.com">James.Pendleton@prudential.com</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">C wing of Agricenter International</span> <span class="locality">Memphis</span>, <span class="region">TN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.149534">35° 8' 58.3224" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.048980">90° 2' 56.328" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.149534+-90.048980+%28%2C+Memphis%2C+TN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/memphis-agricultural-club-meeting-luncheon#comments 35.149534 -90.048980 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:09:00 +0000 73991 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/southwest-louisiana-rice-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Rice farmers will have the chance to hear from LSU AgCenter scientists and to tour the new railroad loading facility at Lacassine, La. The day begins with registration and coffee at 9 a.m. at the Fenton Rice Cooperative at 1311 U.S. Highway 165, Fenton, La. From there, the event will travel to the Jimmy Hoppe farm, where LSU AgCenter scientists will make presentations on variety development, pest control, fertilization and the condition of the Louisiana rice crop. The field day then moves to Lacassine to tour the rail loading facility that will be used for rice, followed by lunch at the Progressive Tractor Company.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Fenton Rice Cooperative</span> <div class="street-address">1311 U.S. Highway 165</div> <span class="locality">Fenton</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="30.367081">30° 22' 1.4916" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-92.916752">92° 55' 0.3072" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=30.367081+-92.916752+%281311+U.S.+Highway+165%2C+Fenton%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/southwest-louisiana-rice-field-day#comments 30.367081 -92.916752 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:13:00 +0000 74001 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/conservation-action-tour-2012 <div class="field-desc"> <p> The Conservation Technology Information Team and <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109568070927&amp;s=13067&amp;e=0018szq9bHwkqVfkSwMMAaGyXKapYk1GiFk-8aXAYPlyX-dOF3_kA-5PpBhggdIrewfy0aKIWxTKEjQtWZObVvO1EyLcVK5fgOjaLCntOfl0DUvodYBkJNoZA==">Delta Farmers Advocating Resource Management</a> (Delta F.A.R.M.). Information-packed, one-day tour that will showcase innovative producers and partnerships recognized for finding solutions to Southern agriculture&rsquo;s conservation challenges. Producers, legislators, government agencies, agribusiness, ag organizations, conservation groups, media and others will join the Conservation In Action Tour on May 31 in the Mississippi Delta. Area farmers and other experts will discuss water quantity and water quality concerns, monitoring, herbicide resistance, wildlife habitat management and more. The Conservation In Action Tour 2012 offers participants a unique opportunity to see Delta conservation first hand and participate in discussions about: nutrient reduction strategies to address hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, management strategies to battle herbicide resistance, and the connection between wildlife habitat management and agricultural conservation. Learn more about and register for the Tour at <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109568070927&amp;s=13067&amp;e=0018szq9bHwkqVws5wv0eyMmsGroLOayVFVcwnIRe4KUZ3ZL-8HBNFe2e-Jz7dFyj5WE9cMZykKMyU89gvSSrapgpLshWllLDbmwlOfTuLgSBOaQmyNBOA5nw==">www.ctic.org/CIATours</a>. <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1109568070927&amp;s=13067&amp;e=0018szq9bHwkqUeVWub_3Pg8MQugXbnDSiksb0nUoj16JKmWj41wJVEvPPXVp7RKlb6MeGVhRGupfUJDKfoFnzC1yVCWn1P8EdUkjaft4Aa_Rb-4Q0g5x6tTT2sn-M-IUnqoiCk_J83lKfyEBE3pPENlw==">Registration</a> includes an evening social on May 30, snacks, bus transportation, breakfast, lunch and dinner on the Tour. Early registration runs through May 1. For more information, contact Amber Gritter at (765) 494-9555.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Mississippi Delta</span> <span class="locality">Tunica</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="34.684546">34° 41' 4.3656" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.382877">90° 22' 58.3572" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=34.684546+-90.382877+%28%2C+Tunica%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/conservation-action-tour-2012#comments 34.684546 -90.382877 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:15:00 +0000 74011 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/southeast-research-station-forage-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> In addition to celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, LSU AgCenter scientists and specialists will present ways to improve pasture. The event will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and continue at 9 a.m. with a discussion of amendments for forage production, according to Mike McCormick, resident coordinator at the station. Other topics to be discussed include ways to manage summer forages for high yield and quality, Holstein steer growth from pasture and agriculture-byproduct supplementation, and a panel discussion of successful beef, dairy and equine forage programs. The indoor program will be followed by outdoor stops to view forage equipment demonstrations and a tour of plots of new brown midrib millet and other summer annuals. A barbecue lunch will be followed by informal viewing of the dairy nutrition project, which includes evaluating corn distiller&rsquo;s solubles, alfalfa/clover plots, brown midrib millet summer annual plots, organic-versus-commercial fertilizer plots, dairy nutrient management lagoons, the forage lab and confinement dairy facilities. For field day information, contact McCormick at (985) 839-2322.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Southeast Research Station</span> <span class="locality">Franklinton</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="30.847128">30° 50' 49.6608" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.153141">90° 9' 11.3076" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=30.847128+-90.153141+%28%2C+Franklinton%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/southeast-research-station-forage-field-day#comments 30.847128 -90.153141 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000 74021 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/lsu-agcenter-red-river-research-station-crop-production-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the field tour beginning at 9 a.m., according to regional director Pat Colyer. Topics to be discussed by LSU AgCenter Research faculty during the field tour include: Mid-South cotton seed treatment trial, biocontrol of musk thistle, effect of zinc rate and source on corn yields, greenhouse tomato research, beef cattle research, disease management in field crops, soybean breeding and research, variety testing at Red River Research Station, forages to compliment bermudagrass and bahiagrass pastures. In addition to the field tour, a sponsored lunch will be provided at noon. The Red River Research Station is located at 262 Research Station Drive, south of Bossier City. More information is available from Colyer at (318) 741-7430. Please RSVP to Donna Reeves at (318) 741-7430, extension 1107.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">LSU AgCenter Red River Research Station</span> <span class="locality">Bossier City</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="32.515985">32° 30' 57.546" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.732123">93° 43' 55.6428" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=32.515985+-93.732123+%28%2C+Bossier+City%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/lsu-agcenter-red-river-research-station-crop-production-field-day#comments 32.515985 -93.732123 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:18:00 +0000 74031 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/lsu-agcenter-school-animal-sciences-beef-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Registration will begin at 9 a.m. followed by welcome and introductions by LSU AgCenter administrators at 9:30, according to Gary Hay, director of the school. The program begins at 10 a.m. with the following topics presented: Beef quality assurance, source and age verification &amp; ultrasound for carcass traits, beef breeding research, and enhancing reproductive performance. The overall theme of the field day is adding value to your calf crop. A tour of the Ag Containment Facility and the Beef Research Units at the Central Research Station will follow. The Ben Hur farm is located off Louisiana Highway 30 south of the LSU campus. More information is available from Hay at (225) 578-3241.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Crossbred Beef Unit</span> <div class="street-address">Ben Hur Drive</div> <span class="locality">Baton Rouge</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="30.371939">30° 22' 18.9804" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-91.169510">91° 10' 10.236" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=30.371939+-91.169510+%28Ben+Hur+Drive%2C+Baton+Rouge%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/lsu-agcenter-school-animal-sciences-beef-field-day#comments 30.371939 -91.169510 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:20:00 +0000 74041 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/annual-meeting-national-agricultural-biotechnology-council <div class="field-desc"> <p> &ldquo;Water Sustainability in Agriculture&rdquo; is the theme. The conference&rsquo;s hosts are the University of Arkansas System of Agriculture and the UA Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. The NABC was founded in 1988 and is a consortium of 36 leading agricultural research and teaching universities, government agencies and institutions. It is based at the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Registration for the conference is available at <a href="https://message.penton.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ddaec659f13a4fbb8cdf29a9502b9ee5&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fuark.edu%2fua%2fafls1234%2fwebforms%2fregistration_nabc24.html">http://uark.edu/ua/afls1234/webforms/registration_nabc24.html</a>. The keynote address will be delivered by Marc Andreini, research fellow at the University of Nebraska Daugherty Water for Food Institute, on water management in Africa. Other topic areas include: Agricultural adaptations to water needs, Water Management and Policy, Agriculture&rsquo;s role in environmental and consumer issues, and Preparing for future challenges. More information is at the conference website at <a href="https://message.penton.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=ddaec659f13a4fbb8cdf29a9502b9ee5&amp;URL=http%3a%2f%2fnabc24.uark.edu">http://nabc24.uark.edu</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Fayetteville Town Center</span> <span class="locality">Fayetteville</span>, <span class="region">AR</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="36.062580">36° 3' 45.288" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-94.157426">94° 9' 26.7336" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=36.062580+-94.157426+%28%2C+Fayetteville%2C+AR%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/annual-meeting-national-agricultural-biotechnology-council#comments 36.062580 -94.157426 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:22:00 +0000 74051 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/pigweed-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> For more information, contact Dr. Tom Eubank at <a href="teubank@drec.msstate.edu">teubank@drec.msstate.edu</a> or (662) 686-3232, or Dr. Jason Bond at <a href="jbond@drec.msstate.edu">jbond@drec.msstate.edu</a> or (662) 686-3282.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Delta Research and Extension Center</span> <span class="locality">Stoneville</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.424006">33° 25' 26.4216" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.915101">90° 54' 54.3636" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.424006+-90.915101+%28%2C+Stoneville%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/pigweed-field-day#comments 33.424006 -90.915101 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:19:00 +0000 74521 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/2012-northeast-research-station-pest-management-and-crop-production-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Coffee and doughnuts at 8:30 a.m., field tours begin at 9:00 a.m. Topics to be discussed by LSU AgCenter Research and Extension faculty during the field tour include: Using NDVI Readings for On The Go Applications Late Planting Date Effects on Corn Production; Insect Pest Management Issues &amp; Research Weed Management Research Topics; Soil pH Effects on Plant Growth and Development; Planting Date and Choice of Maturity Group in Louisiana Soybean Production; Poultry Litter Compost Effects on Cotton Yield &amp; Soil Fertility Management. Pest management and crop production updates will be provided following the field tour. Sponsored lunch will be provided at noon. Contact Donnie Miller, resident coordinator, at (318) 766-4607 or <a href="mailto:dmiller@agcenter.lsu.edu">dmiller@agcenter.lsu.edu</a> for information concerning the field day.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Northeast Research Station</span> <div class="street-address">4589 Hwy. 605</div> <span class="locality">St. Joseph</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="31.921572">31° 55' 17.6592" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-91.230241">91° 13' 48.8676" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=31.921572+-91.230241+%284589+Hwy.+605%2C+St.+Joseph%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/2012-northeast-research-station-pest-management-and-crop-production-field-day#comments 31.921572 -91.230241 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:24:00 +0000 74061 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/beef-and-dairy-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Informative sessions on production and management issues affecting beef and dairy producers. Contact: Patty McDaniels, <a href="pmcdaniels@tennessee.edu">pmcdaniels@tennessee.edu</a>, (615) 835-4570.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center-Little River Unit</span> <span class="locality">Walland</span>, <span class="region">TN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.728056">35° 43' 41.0016" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-83.813333">83° 48' 47.9988" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.728056+-83.813333+%28%2C+Walland%2C+TN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/beef-and-dairy-field-day#comments 35.728056 -83.813333 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:26:00 +0000 74071 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/tri-state-pecan-convention-trade-show <div class="field-desc"> <p> Members from the Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas Pecan Growers Associations will be present. Begins June 14 at Mark and Julie Swanson&rsquo;s Natchitoches Pecans, 439 Little Eva Rd., Cloutierville, La. In the afternoon at the Natchitoches Events Center, exhibits will be open and the various pecan growers associations will hold their board of directors meetings, followed by general membership meetings. Activities on June 15 will be held at the Events Center. Lunch will be provided in the Exhibit Hall. The convention will end with the traditional Pecan Prognostication by Ben Littlepage. For more information, contact Stephen Norman (318) 448-3139 or <a href="pecans@rosaliepecans.com">pecans@rosaliepecans.com</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Natchitoches Pecans and the Natchitoches Events Center</span> <div class="street-address">750 2nd St.</div> <span class="locality">Natchitoches</span>, <span class="region">LA</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="31.762866">31° 45' 46.3176" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-93.087748">93° 5' 15.8928" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=31.762866+-93.087748+%28750+2nd+St.%2C+Natchitoches%2C+LA%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/tri-state-pecan-convention-trade-show#comments 31.762866 -93.087748 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:27:00 +0000 74081 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/bootheel-farm-toy-show <div class="field-desc"> <p> June 15 &ndash; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 16 - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact Jeremy Angotti, (573) 724-0056.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Rone Hall, University of Missouri Delta Center</span> <span class="locality">Portageville</span>, <span class="region">MO</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="36.425341">36° 25' 31.2276" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-89.699526">89° 41' 58.2936" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=36.425341+-89.699526+%28%2C+Portageville%2C+MO%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/bootheel-farm-toy-show#comments 36.425341 -89.699526 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000 74101 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/mid-south-chapter-american-society-farm-managers-and-rural-appraisers-summer-meeting <div class="field-desc"> <p> Educational opportunities for rural appraisers as well as farm managers. Those practicing or interested in the appraisal profession will be able to attend an eight-hour course, Best Appraisal Practices (four hours each day). The class will offer eight hours of continuing education to certified appraisers (subject to individual state approval). The course will be taught by Clay Caver of AXA Equitable Agrifinance and Erik Roget of UBS AgriVest. Those interested in farm management can attend a four-hour seminar on the cotton outlook by Merideth Allen, president and CEO of Staplcotn. On June 22, farm managers will be led by Mississippi State University economists in a four-hour discussion on implications of new farm bill legislation. Those interested in attending may contact Mid-South Chapter President Drew Vance at (501) 551-3170 for registration information.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Alluvian Hotel</span> <span class="locality">Greenwood</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.516232">33° 30' 58.4352" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.179528">90° 10' 46.3008" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.516232+-90.179528+%28%2C+Greenwood%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/mid-south-chapter-american-society-farm-managers-and-rural-appraisers-summer-meeting#comments 33.516232 -90.179528 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:31:00 +0000 74111 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/southeast-missouri-corn-growers-golf-tournament <div class="field-desc"> <p> 9 a.m. Registration is $75 per person or $300 per 4-person team. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and a one-year membership with the Missouri Corn Growers Association. Sign-up with full player information and payment by June 13 and receive $25 off a team registration. Prizes are given away for longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin, as well as other door prizes. To register, call (800) 827-4181 or visit <a href="http://www.mocorn.org/">www.mocorn.org</a>. Online registration is available. Contact: Matthew Amick, (800) 827-4181.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Hidden Trails Country Club</span> <span class="locality">Dexter</span>, <span class="region">MO</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="36.795887">36° 47' 45.1932" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-89.957869">89° 57' 28.3284" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=36.795887+-89.957869+%28%2C+Dexter%2C+MO%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/southeast-missouri-corn-growers-golf-tournament#comments 36.795887 -89.957869 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:33:00 +0000 74121 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/summer-celebration <div class="field-desc"> <p> Garden talks led by regional plant experts, a diverse plant sale, cooking demonstrations, wagon tours, and a Plant Diagnostic Center. Admission $5 for adults. Free for children 17 and under. Contact: Ginger Rowsey, <a href="gtrice@tennessee.edu">gtrice@tennessee.edu</a>, (731) 425-4768.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center</span> <span class="locality">Jackson</span>, <span class="region">TN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.614517">35° 36' 52.2612" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-88.813947">88° 48' 50.2092" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.614517+-88.813947+%28%2C+Jackson%2C+TN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/summer-celebration#comments 35.614517 -88.813947 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:35:00 +0000 74131 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/terral-seed-corn-grain-sorghum-and-soybean-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Registration begins at 3:30 P.M. Featured speakers include: Dr. Phil Michener, Terral Seed Director of Agronomic Services; Marty Hale, agronomist; and Cord Willms, Texas DSM. Other activities will include a social hour, drawings and a banquet at Harlow&rsquo;s Casino. For more details, contact Suzanne Sitton at (318) 231-8804 or e-mail <a href="mailto:ssitton@terralseed.com">ssitton@terralseed.com</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Terral Seed Research Station</span> <span class="locality">Greenville</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.410116">33° 24' 36.4176" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-91.061774">91° 3' 42.3864" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.410116+-91.061774+%28%2C+Greenville%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/terral-seed-corn-grain-sorghum-and-soybean-field-day#comments 33.410116 -91.061774 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:36:00 +0000 74141 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/soybean-and-corn-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Registration will begin at 2 p.m., with trailer tours of field plots beginning at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow at 5:45 p.m. at the Delta Council building in Stoneville. For more information on the field day or to preregister, visit <a href="http://www.msucares.com/drec">http://www.msucares.com/drec</a>. Preregistration is required to be eligible for door prizes. Direct questions to Charles Smith at (662) 686-3207 or <a href="mailto:cmsmith@drec.msstate.edu">cmsmith@drec.msstate.edu</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">MSU’s Delta Research and Extension Center</span> <span class="locality">Stoneville</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.424006">33° 25' 26.4216" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.915101">90° 54' 54.3636" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.424006+-90.915101+%28%2C+Stoneville%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/soybean-and-corn-field-day#comments 33.424006 -90.915101 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:22:00 +0000 74201 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/agronomic-crops-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> The field day will begin at 9 a.m. with field tours concluding at 11 a.m. Lunch will be provided and will be served immediately upon completion of field tours. A broad array of projects will be highlighted, including but not limited to: cotton, corn, and soybean variety/hybrid demonstrations; irrigation impacts on crop production; new transgenic cropping systems including dicamba tolerant cotton; agronomic and fertility demonstrations; various insect efficacy trials; as well as many more. Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">R.R. Foil Plant Science Research Center</span> <span class="locality">Starkville</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.450400">33° 27' 1.44" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-88.818387">88° 49' 6.1932" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.450400+-88.818387+%28%2C+Starkville%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/agronomic-crops-field-day#comments 33.450400 -88.818387 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:25:00 +0000 74211 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/milan-no-till-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> 7 a.m. Presentations on research involving every major row crop grown in Tennessee, delivered by leading crop experts from across the Mid-South. Will also feature workshops on weed, insect and disease management, financial planning and emerging biofuels markets. Contact: Ginger Rowsey, <a href="growsey@tennessee.edu">growsey@tennessee.edu</a>, (731) 425-4768.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">AgResearch and Education Center</span> <span class="locality">Milan</span>, <span class="region">TN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.919789">35° 55' 11.2404" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-88.758949">88° 45' 32.2164" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.919789+-88.758949+%28%2C+Milan%2C+TN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/milan-no-till-field-day#comments 35.919789 -88.758949 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:38:00 +0000 74151 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/progeny-ag-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> 3 miles west of Wynne, Ark. on Highway 64. Crop tours, equipment demos, university speakers, and lunch provided. (888) 535-7333 for additional details.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">Progeny Ag Research Farm</span> <div class="street-address">Highway 64</div> <span class="locality">Wynne</span>, <span class="region">AR</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.253398">35° 15' 12.2328" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.786431">90° 47' 11.1516" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.253398+-90.786431+%28Highway+64%2C+Wynne%2C+AR%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/progeny-ag-field-day#comments 35.253398 -90.786431 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:39:00 +0000 74161 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/rice-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> Registration will begin at 2 p.m., with trailer tours of field plots beginning at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow at 5:45 p.m. at the Delta Council building in Stoneville. For more information on the field day or to preregister, visit <a href="http://www.msucares.com/drec">http://www.msucares.com/drec</a>. Preregistration is required to be eligible for door prizes. Direct questions to Charles Smith at (662) 686-3207 or <a href="mailto:cmsmith@drec.msstate.edu">cmsmith@drec.msstate.edu</a>.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">MSU’s Delta Research and Extension Center</span> <span class="locality">Stoneville</span>, <span class="region">MS</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="33.424006">33° 25' 26.4216" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-90.915101">90° 54' 54.3636" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=33.424006+-90.915101+%28%2C+Stoneville%2C+MS%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/rice-field-day#comments 33.424006 -90.915101 Thu, 10 May 2012 14:26:00 +0000 74221 at http://deltafarmpress.com http://deltafarmpress.com/cotton-field-day <div class="field-desc"> <p> 8 a.m. Cotton experts from across the region will inform you on variety performance, irrigation effectiveness, and weed and insect management. Contact: Ginger Rowsey, <a href="gtrice@tennessee.edu">gtrice@tennessee.edu</a>, (731) 425-4768.</p> </div> <h3 class="location-locations-header">Location</h3> <div class="location-locations-wrapper"> <div class="location vcard"><div class="adr"> <span class="fn">West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center</span> <span class="locality">Jackson</span>, <span class="region">TN</span> <div class="country-name">United States</div> <span class="geo"><abbr class="latitude" title="35.614517">35° 36' 52.2612" N</abbr>, <abbr class="longitude" title="-88.813947">88° 48' 50.2092" W</abbr></span> </div> <div class="map-link"> <div class="location map-link">See map: <a href="http://maps.google.com?q=35.614517+-88.813947+%28%2C+Jackson%2C+TN%2C+%2C+us%29">Google Maps</a></div></div> </div> </div><div class="og_rss_groups"></div> http://deltafarmpress.com/cotton-field-day#comments 35.614517 -88.813947 Wed, 09 May 2012 20:41:00 +0000 74171 at http://deltafarmpress.com