September 20, 2023, 8 a.m.-2p.m.
Morning Session: 8:00-10:45 a.m. MDT
Location: Biesiot Activities Center (DSU Football Stadium), 398 State Avenue, Dickinson, ND
· Welcome
o Douglas Landblom, Beef Cattle & Integrated Systems Specialist, Dickinson Research Extension Center
· An introduction into soil health…What is soil health and why is it important?
o Lindsey Malone, Asst. Professor, NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences
· Intercropping is a new production concept-What are the implications for soil microbial activity and nutrient cycling?
o Justin Jacobs, NDSU Williston Research Extension Center, Williston, ND
· Cropping sequences for ND that maximize soil health and reduce fertilizer requirement
o Claire Keene, Asst. Prof., Agronomy, NDSU Plant Sciences (Zoom Presentation)
· Soil testing is an important tool for measuring chemical and biological soil aspects-what are the key soil tests for measuring soil health?
o Larry Cihacek, Soil Scientist, NDSU School of Natural Resource Science
· Lunch-Provided by Bravera Bank and Trust Grill Team
· Caravan to DREC Section 19, Integrated Systems Research Area
Afternoon Session: 11:30-2.00 p.m.MDT
DREC Section 19, Manning, ND (From Hwy 22, turn west onto 15th St. SW and travel 5.2 miles to the field site)
· Importance of plant roots for building and maintaining soil organic matter in crop rotations
o Lindsey Malone, Asst. Prof., NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences
· Practical use of legume crops in diverse crop rotations
o Douglas Landblom, Beef Cattle & Integrated Systems Specialist, Dickinson Research Extension Center
Concurrent Rotating Field Sessions (20 minutes each)
Station #1: Intercropping seed separation demonstration
Justin Jacobs, NDSU Williston Research Extension Center, Williston, ND
Station #2: Functions of soil and plant relationships
John Kempenich, USDA/NRCS Soil Survey Team, Dickinson, ND
Station #3: What is soil aggregation and why is it important for soil health?
Dr. Larry Cihacek, Soil Scientist, NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences
Wrap Up
CONTACT INFORMATION
Doug Landblom
Office: 701-456-1109; Mobil: 701-690-8245
Please RSVP for Meal Count
By September 13 to
Sheri Schneider
701-456-1120
Workshop is FREE!