The benefits and practical considerations of reducing the amount of plowing done to a field before planting will be featured at Southwestern PA Tillage Conference on January 23 at Giannilli’s II, Route 30 in Greensburg.

The event is sponsored by the Westmoreland County Conservation District.

Dr. Ron Hammond, field crop entomology extension specialist at Ohio State University, will present the keynote address on “Slugs and Other Insect Control Measures” that are needed for no-till crops. Jim Hoorman, extension educator at Ohio State University, will speak about “Cover Crops and Manure.”

The conference also features other speakers, a panel discussion with area farmers, breakout group discussions, and a vendor show. The $25 registration fee includes lunch.

Space is limited and registration is required. Contact Bobbi at 724-853-5555, ext. 116 or send email to: bobbi.bailey@pa.usda.gov by January 16.

8/31/2007