Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Interesting Article on Corn Seeding Rates

Purdue Extension Agronomist and Corn Specialist Bob Nielsen has posted an interesting article on corn seeding rates on his Chat 'n Chew Cafe. I encourage you to take a look at it, particularly if you're thinking about substantially changing your rates in the coming year.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Soil Health Workshop

The Greater Wabash River RC&D will be sponsoring a Soil Health Workshop on Thursday, March 1. The workshop will be held at the Beck Center at the Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education on US 52 in West Lafayette. The two main areas of focus for the day will be on cover crops and drainage, including field tile.

This Workshop is being held immediately following a meeting of the Midwest Cover Crops Council on February 28 and 29. For a detailed agenda and registration information, go to the MWCC web page. A brochure and registration form is on that page. There is also a detailed agenda. You can register for the entire three days or plan on just attending for one. The registration deadline is February 14.