January 13, 2015
The results from the 2014 SMaRT (Soybean Management and Research Technologies) on-farm research projects will be presented at five programs conducted around the state in January. All programs will begin at 8:45 a.m. and end with a complimentary lunch.
The dates and locations for the five programs are listed below:
· January 13th, Gratiot-Isabella Regional Education Service District (RESD), 1131 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847
· January 15th, Cabela’s, 110 Cabela Blvd., Dundee, MI 48131
· January 20th, the Trestle Stop Restaurant, 3366 M-40, Hamilton, MI 49419
· January 21st, the Dowagiac Conservation Club, 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac, MI 49047
· January 22nd, the Brentwood Restaurant, 178 Park Dr., Caro, MI 48723
Participants will learn how various management practices, products and equipment impacted soybean yields and income in 2014. The top ten factors that appear to affect soybean yields in nine years of the Michigan soybean yield contest will also be presented.
Randy Laurenz, MSU research assistant, will discuss the results of a multi-state research project evaluating the effect of soybean inputs and management practices on soybean yields.
Time has been allocated for input, questions and open discussion regarding the information presented at the program and future SMaRT on-farm research projects. This program has been approved for two pesticide applicator recertification credits
The Michigan Soybean Checkoff program is covering all costs. However pre-registration is requested to ensure an accurate count for lunch and materials.
Please call the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee office in Frankenmuth at (877) 769-6424 at least two days prior to the date of the meeting you plan to attend.