American Society of Agronomy: Beyond the Cover Crop Basics | IAWA

When:
February 2, 2017 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
2017-02-02T11:00:00-06:00
2017-02-02T12:00:00-06:00

Beyond the Basics with Cover Crops: Webinar Explains Research on Cover Crop Mixes.

You’ve moved beyond the beginning. What’s the research tell us about cover crops mixes? We hear that cover crops benefit water quality and soil health. The speakers will discuss research results and working examples with establishment and termination with an eye on advanced cover cropping in the eastern corn belt. As a result, the information will help set production goals complimented by cover crops. 

Click here to learn more about cover crops and other water quality solutions at work in Iowa.

The two speakers are Eileen J. Kladivko and Chris Teachout.

Dr. Eileen J. Kladivko is Professor of Agronomy at Purdue University, where she teaches and does research and Extension work in soil physics, soil biology, and soil management. In addition, her research studies have included cover crops, soil health, earthworms, no-till, and drainage and water quality over the past 35 years. She is also a founding member of the Midwest Cover Crops Council.

Chris Teachout’s family farm started in 1876. Therefore, he’s a fifth generation farmer from southwest Iowa. Him and his wife have raised 3 children of which 2 are married. Taking care of the soil has always been on the forefront of his thinking.

While the webinar is free to all registrants, you have 30 days to view this content after purchase. In addition, if you have any questions please contact Michele Lovejoy, e-mail: mlovejoy@sciencesocieties.org or phone: 608-268-4947.

More about American Society of Agronomy:

A century ago, a group of individuals interested in agronomy met in Chicago on Dec. 31, 1907, for the purpose of organizing the American Society of Agronomy to “increase the dissemination of knowledge concerning soils and crops and the conditions affecting them.”

Further, the ASA is a progressive international scientific and professional society that empowers scientists, educators, and practitioners in developing, disseminating, and applying agronomic solutions to feed and sustain the world. 

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