By Blake Jackson
Farmers, crop advisers, agribusiness professionals, conservation advocates, and community members are encouraged to attend the Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon near Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Hosted as part of the Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Project, the educational event will feature University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension specialists and local conservation experts sharing practical strategies to improve nutrient management, irrigation performance, soil health, and water quality.
The field day will take place at the demonstration site located at 44.960483, -91.356770 on Seymour Cray Boulevard, across from Lake View Drive.
Attendees will hear presentations covering several key agricultural topics, including improving irrigation and fertigation efficiency, reducing nutrient losses to protect water resources, understanding the effects of soil conservation practices on the landscape, reviewing results from local on-farm nitrogen application research, and receiving an update on the Chippewa Valley Farmer-Led Watershed initiative.
The program is designed to provide research-backed recommendations and practical management techniques that producers can apply on their own farms to enhance nutrient use efficiency, conserve water resources, and support long-term agricultural sustainability.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be available for eligible participants attending the event.
For more information, interested individuals can contact the Extension Chippewa County Office at 715-726-7950.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Education