An upcoming in-depth soil fertility school from University of Missouri Extension for row crop and forage producers will address all aspects of soil fertility topics.

The program will cover the following topics: soils and soil characteristics; soils supplying nutrients and CEC; soil pH and liming; nitrogen processes, products, and management; phosphorus and efficiency; potassium; secondary and micronutrients, starters and other placement methods along with foliar; understanding soil test information and testing procedures, tissue testing and precision nutrient management and nutrient deficiency symptoms.

The program will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is a series of 10 meetings and will start January 23 and end February 22.

The meetings will be held at the Youth Building, 201 South Banyan Street in Savanah. Pre- registration is required by January 20, 2023. There is a fee to cover materials and meeting expenses.

Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/in-depth-soil-fertility-school or call the Andrew County Extension Center at 816-324-3147 or Buchanan County Extension Center 816-279-1691.

For more information, contact Wayne Flanary, cell phone, 913-220-3670, field specialist in Agronomy.

If you have a disability and need accommodations for participation, or you need materials in an alternate format, notify Wayne Flanary as soon as possible so that necessary arrangements can be made. Also inform the organizers if you need to share emergency medical information, you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, or if you have dietary restrictions relative to refreshments provided.

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