Agronomic Weed Management and Cover Crop Field Session
Event Details
Date
August 15, 2023
Time
3:30 - 7:15 pm sessions; program followed by dinner
Location
Property across from 5701 Burton Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Cost
Registration Fee : $10.00
Host
Cornell Weed Ecology LabElizabeth Buck
585-406-3419
email Elizabeth Buck
This field meeting will include talks on emerging problem weed species, dealing with changing herbicide efficacy and the impact of erratic weather, managing spray water to improve herbicide efficacy, and soil health practices. See a demo of calibrating and using a dual seed box drill to establish a cover crop. Learn about Erie County Soil and Water's soil health equipment lending program. We'll have field demos of various cover crops too!
Speakers from:
- Cornell University
- CCE Cornell Vegetable Program
- Erie County SWCD
- CCE Southwestern NY Dairy & Livestock Team
- USDA NRCS
DEC credits in CORE, 1a, 10, 21 and 23.
Cost: $10. Register online through CCE Erie County by August 11.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Buck.
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