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July 9, 2007 |
Speakers and topics will include: Steve Groff, local farmer and no-till enthusiast sharing his tips and advice on being a successful long term no-tiller. Grant Troop, Penn State No-till Agronomist discussing crop establishment and fertility programs. Dr Dave Johnson, Penn State Landisville Farm Manager speaking on selecting effective herbicide programs for no-till corn production. This meeting will have one core and one category pesticide credit, so bring your pesticide number along. Also farmers are encouraged to bring along samples of problem weeds, insects and disease for analysis and discussion. Representatives from Pequea Planter, Triple H Equipment and others will be on site to answer your questions. The no-till transplanter, which was used this spring on 22 farms to plant tobacco and pumpkins, will also be there. This single row unit which can be pulled by horses, mules or tractors planted over 55 acres all across the County. There is no cost for this program and lunch will be provided. Call Penn State Extension in Lancaster 394-6851 or Axel Linde 529-6963 with questions.