Category: Events

Alliance hails science-based fertilizer path

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VIENNA, Md. (Aug. 29, 2017) — Improvements in equipment and technology have helped farmers better utilize fertilizer, but behind that is good decision making, using what the industry has deemed the 4Rs.
Launched by the Fertilizer Institute, the 4R Nutrient Stewardship is a science-based fertilizer management approach for enhanced environmental protection, increased production and farmer profitability and improved sustainability.
The concept is to use the right fertilizer source, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place.
Locally, the newly expanded Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance, a partnership between the Delaware/Maryland Agribusiness Association and The Nature Conservancy partnership, has fostered and promoted the concept since 2015.

Read more at American Farm: https://americanfarmpublications.com/alliance-hails-science-based-fertilizer-management-path/

Delaware announces Soil Health Field Day and On-Farm Research Workshop on August 10

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Two Educational Programs are scheduled for August 10. In the morning there will be program on cover crops and soil health sponsored by the Sussex County Conservation District with University of Delaware and Delaware State University. In the afternoon, there will be a session on conducting on-farm research. More details will be provide in future newsletters, but this early notice is provided so you can mark your calendars.

See UD’s Weekly Crop Update for more details as they develop.

Update: A Flyer for the program is now available: 8-10-17 Flyer

You can register for the workshop here: https://tinyurl.com/8-10-Registration

4R Field Day scheduled for August 23

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The Delaware Maryland 4R Alliance is planning a field day for August 23 at Layton’s Chance Vineyards and Winery in Vienna, Maryland. Come learn about the 4Rs and how you can apply them on your farm to save resources and provide clean water.

Nutrient Management CEUs will be offered, and lunch is provided. Contact Danielle Bauer to register by 8/16.