Through drought and wind, hail and rain, for 25 years Kansas State University researchers have studied subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) technology for field crop production. To mark the anniversary, K-State’s Northwest Research-Extension Center at Colby will host a special anniversary SDI Technology Field Day on Wednesday, August 6 at 105 Experiment Farm Road in Colby.
“This is where growers can come to have their questions answered,” said Freddie Lamm, research irrigation engineer with K-State Research and Extension. “We’ve built in plenty of opportunities for this to be an interactive day.”
The field day, from 2 – 8 p.m., features presentations by K-State Research and Extension specialists in engineering and agricultural economics, plus field tour stops, refreshments, poster presentations on SDI-related topics, a trade show and an evening meal. Producers who are using SDI technology will give their perspective in a panel discussion.
The event is free and open to the public but pre-registration by July 28 is required for meal planning purposes. To register or for more information, contact Vicki Brown at vbrown@ksu.edu or 785-462-6281 (phone) or 785-462-2315 (fax). For registrations, remember to indicate the number of people being registered.
Topics include:
- Comparison of SDI with Alternative Irrigation Methods
- Strategies to Improve Crop Germination When Using SDI
- Water and Nutrient Management with SDI
- SDI and Alfalfa
- Research Facilities and SDI Wetting Pattern.
