The Nutrient and Pest Management Program within the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are offering a virtual training for farmers interested in writing their own nutrient management plans.
This training provides both the basics of nutrient management and an introduction to SnapPlus. The same training will be offered on two dates: January 10 and March 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. online via Zoom.
Schedule
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Why Nutrient Management? |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Soil Sampling |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Soil Test Interpretation |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Soil pH and Liming |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Manure and Legume Crediting |
| 11:35 – 12:05 | Nitrogen Management |
| 12:05 – 12:40 | Lunch Break |
| 12:40 – 1:10 | Phosphorous Management |
| 1:10 – 1:25 | Soil Test P and Water Quality Implications |
| 1:25 – 1:40 | Potassium Management |
| 1:40 – 2:00 | Manure Application Precautions |
| 2:00 – 2:10 | Break |
| 2:10 – 2:25 | Soil Conservation |
| 2:25 – 3:00 | SnapPlus Introduction |
Questions? Contact Dan Smith at dhsmith@wisc.edu or (608) 219-5170.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
