ARS scientist invited to present research findings on sugarbeet production. On March 4-5, ARS soil scientist David Tarkalson, Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, Kimberly, ID, will present research information on the effects of small grain residue removal on soil physical and chemical properties at the Western Nutrient Management Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. The purpose of the conference is to present current nutrient management related research to scientists and other government employees. Tarkalson will also attend the WERA-103 committee (Nutrient Management and Water Quality Committee) meeting on March 3 in Salt Lake City, UT. The committee is composed of representatives from land-grant universities, public agencies, and private industry. The committee seeks to protect water quality by i) improving nutrient management recommendations based on soil, water and plant analysis results and other management strategies, and by ii) coordinating Western Region education and research efforts.

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