Soil Health and Cover Crops

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

Moderator: Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

6:00
Welcome and Introduction

6:00-7:10
Research updates on planter technologies and soil fertility following cover crops
Dr. Dan Quinn, Extension Corn Specialist, Purdue University

7:10 – 7:40
Soil nutrients and their relationship to crop residues, biology and mineralogy
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Agronomy Specialist, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

7:40-8:30
Cover crop burndown herbicide selection and considerations for pre-emerge applications in relation to total biomass in the field.
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Weed Specialist, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  0.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:  0.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits:  0.00
MD Nutrient Management Credits:  0.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:  NM: 0.00, PM: 0.00, SW: 0.00