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| Ohio No-Till Conference designed to improved yield potential |
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“To till or not to till” is not generally “THE” question at the annual Ohio No-Till Conference. Most participants seek information on how to enhance their no-till crop success. Conventional tillers or no-till novices are always welcome.
December 8 is the date of this year’s conference and the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio is the location. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the wrap-up scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
“Cutting No-Till Costs, Growing Margins With Cover Crops” is the theme of the meeting. Keynote speaker Steve Groff, farm and cover crop advocate from Holtwood, Penn. plans to share his experiences with “New and Emerging Cover Crops.” A huge increase in cover crops this year should draw area farmers to Groff’s presentation.
Long-term no-till promoter Ed Winkle, Hymark Consulting in Martinsville, Ohio wants to entice participants to improve their “Nutrient Management With Cover Crops.” Winkle’s background as a farmer, ag Instructor, ag Extension agent, consultant and nationally-recognized speaker has allowed him to tap into successful practices of many no-tillers.
Cover crop research results will be reviewed by David Brandt, a no-till farmer from Carroll, Ohio; Rafiq Islam, an Ohio State University researcher, and Alan Sundermeier, OSU Ag Extension professional from northwest Ohio. Just before the famous Der Dutchman lunch, Brandt, Winkle and Groff will man a farmer panel on cover crops, sure to spice mealtime conversations.
Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Extension’s Weed Specialist provides his insight on no-till weed challenges just after the annual no-till awards presentation. |
| 11/25/2009 |
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