MONROE -The University of Wisconsin-Extension Crops and Soils Seminar will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 in the lower level multi-purpose rooms at the Green County Justice Center, 2841 6th St., for those who are interested in learning about the newest research-based information on cover crops, soil tillage, compaction and the economics and use of crop fungicides.
The program will feature three presentations by UW-Extension Specialists in soil science and plant pathology.
Dr. Francisco Arriaga, soils management specialist at UW-Madison, will discuss the "Selection, Use and Benefits of Cover Crops." The use of cover crops is a practice that has many benefits and is rapidly being adopted by farmers. The presentation will address the benefits of cover crops and what types work best in specific crop rotations.
Arriaga will also give a presentation on "Tillage Options for Managing Crop Residue and Soil Compaction." The cause, impacts and diagnosis of soil compaction along with practices that can reduce it will be presented. Tillage options to manage crop residues and erosion will also be discussed.
Dr. Damon Smith, extension field crops pathologist at UW-Madison, will be the other featured speaker. Smith will discuss the "Efficacy and Economics of Fungicides on Field Crops." The presentation will include a discussion on past and present research with fungicides on field crops. The efficacy of fungicide products will be presented along with the economics, risks and rewards of using fungicides with lower commodity prices.
The free program is open to farmers and agronomists in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. All seminar participants will receive a free Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide.
To register for the program or for more information, contact the UW-Extension Office in Green County at 608-328-9440 or email mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The program will feature three presentations by UW-Extension Specialists in soil science and plant pathology.
Dr. Francisco Arriaga, soils management specialist at UW-Madison, will discuss the "Selection, Use and Benefits of Cover Crops." The use of cover crops is a practice that has many benefits and is rapidly being adopted by farmers. The presentation will address the benefits of cover crops and what types work best in specific crop rotations.
Arriaga will also give a presentation on "Tillage Options for Managing Crop Residue and Soil Compaction." The cause, impacts and diagnosis of soil compaction along with practices that can reduce it will be presented. Tillage options to manage crop residues and erosion will also be discussed.
Dr. Damon Smith, extension field crops pathologist at UW-Madison, will be the other featured speaker. Smith will discuss the "Efficacy and Economics of Fungicides on Field Crops." The presentation will include a discussion on past and present research with fungicides on field crops. The efficacy of fungicide products will be presented along with the economics, risks and rewards of using fungicides with lower commodity prices.
The free program is open to farmers and agronomists in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. All seminar participants will receive a free Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide.
To register for the program or for more information, contact the UW-Extension Office in Green County at 608-328-9440 or email mark.mayer@ces.uwex.edu by Tuesday, Feb. 11.
