May 25, 2010, Modesto, CA – A workshop on measuring lagoon nutrient applications will be held Friday, June 4 in Modesto.
May 25, 2010, Modesto, CA – A workshop on measuring lagoon nutrient applications will be held Friday, June 4 in Modesto.
This hands-on workshop, sponsored by UC Cooperative Extension, will demonstrate practical techniques for measuring and calculating application rates of dairy lagoon nitrogen.
The morning session will focus on methods that do not require installing a flow meter. After the industry sponsored lunch, attendees will learn how to select, install and use flow meters for nutrient management and recordkeeping.
There will be hands-on displays and demonstrations of the different types of flow meters and manufacturer’s representatives will be on hand to answer your questions.
There is no charge for the workshop however new UC publications on choosing and installing flow meters and measuring flow will be available for a small fee to cover printing costs.
RSVPs are not required but are appreciated. The session runs from 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in Harvest Hall, Stanislaus County Ag Center, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA.
