Upcoming seminar highlights efficient use of fertilizers
NEWS RELEASE
Issued - February 09, 2012
ARDMORE, Okla. — The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will host a Fertilizing for Profit Seminar from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at the Noble Foundation’s Kruse Auditorium.
During the seminar, Noble Foundation soils and crops consultants will discuss the importance of soil testing and the proper method for taking a soil sample to obtain an accurate soil test. Attendees will also learn about pH and liming, as well as how the three essential nutrients (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) are used in agricultural production.
"Fertilizer can represent a significant portion of the input costs for agricultural producers," said Eddie Funderburg, Ph.D., senior soils and crops consultant. "This seminar can help the producer understand how to more efficiently use fertilizer to maximize profits, while minimizing the impact of fertilizer on the environment."
The seminar is offered at no charge, but advance registration is required. For additional information or to register, please visit www.noble.org/AgEvents or call Tracy Cumbie at 580.224.6292.
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Jim Johnson, soils and crops consultant with the Noble Foundation, demonstrates the proper method for taking a soil sample to obtain an accurate soil test. Agricultural producers should test the soil in their land so they can better understand which fertilizers they will need to use.
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For media inquiries concerning the Noble Foundation, please contact:
J. Adam Calaway
Director of Public Relations
580.224.6209
580.224.6208 fax
jacalaway@noble.org
The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc. (www.noble.org), headquartered in Ardmore, Okla., is a nonprofit organization conducting agricultural, forage improvement and plant biology research; assisting farmers and ranchers through educational and consultative agricultural programs; and providing grants to nonprofit charitable, educational and health organizations.