Direct Seed Workshop, Idaho Falls, March 11, 2015

Everyone involved in (or interested in) direct-seed/no-till practices and benefits and challenges associated with it are encouraged to attend this workshop next month.

 

• An interactive grower panel has been a hit among the attendees at the last workshop, where growers are exchanging their experiences and expertize in growing crops in a no-till environment - and this year's panel will be lead by Clark Hamilton - Bonneville Co., Ken Campbell - Power Co., and “Genesee” Joe Anderson - Latah Co.
• Andy McGuire (Irrigated Cropping Systems Agronomist, Washington State University) will discuss issues associated with high residue in irrigated environments.
• Earl Creech (Extension Agronomist, Utah State University) will present alfalfa-corn rotations and herbicide use in direct-seed farming.
• Olga Walsh (Cropping Systems Specialist, University of Idaho) will address how soil moisture, nutrients and weeds can be effectively addressed in a no-till cropping systems.
• Arash Rasheed (Entomology and Insect Ecology Specialist, University of Idaho) will discuss the wireworm management strategies in no-till crop production.