Nitrogen Optimization Pilot Project: Soil, Nitrogen, and Irrigation Management Field Day

Date and Time: August 19, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Field Site coordinates 44.960483, -91.356770

The field day site is located north of Chippewa Falls on Seymour Cray Boulevard, directly across from Lake View Drive.

Speakers and Topics

Increasing Irrigation and Fertigation Efficiency
Presenter: Dr. Mallika Nocco, Extension Agricultural Water Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Managing to Keep Nutrients Out of the Water
Presenter: Dr. Steven Hall, Extension Agriculture Water Quality Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Impact of Soil Conservation Practices on the Landscape
Presenter: Todd Prill, Extension Agricultural Water Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Insights from Local On-Farm Nitrogen Application Research
Presenter: Jerry Clark, Extension Regional Crops and Soils Educator, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Chippewa Valley Farmer-Led Watershed Update
Presenter: Becky Brathal, Conservation Coordinator, Wisconsin Farmers Union

Additional Information

Certified Crop Advisor credits are available.

For questions, contact the Extension Chippewa County Office at 715-726-7950.