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Extension crops and soils educator outlines research, outreach and 'low‑disturbance' manure work
Summary
Jerry Clark, Dunn County soils and crops educator, summarized local agricultural economic impact, ongoing research on adaptive nitrogen management and outreach including a low‑disturbance manure application field day scheduled for September.
Jerry Clark, the soils and crops educator serving Dunn, Chippewa and Eau Claire counties, told the committee Aug. 12 that agriculture remains a significant economic driver locally and reviewed Extension research, education and field work focused on nutrient management, cover crops and cropping alternatives.
Clark presented county farm statistics and described demonstration and research projects, including adaptive nitrogen management trials on small plots that tested rates from 0 to 200 pounds per acre and generally showed a yield plateau near…
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