January 28, 2008

Seminar to focus on northern Indiana soil management

"It is shaping up to be a period of great transition for agriculture, and this seminar will provide an opportunity for farmers to hear some of the latest information on a number of relevant topics from specialists around the state," said Andrew Westfall, Purdue University Extension educator.

Experts leading sessions include:

* Lance Murrel, consulting agronomist, will speak about basic soil properties and tips for maximizing soil fertility.

* Brad Joern, Purdue agronomy professor, will discuss the latest information related to manure/nutrient management planning and implementation.

* Fred Whitford, coordinator of the Purdue Pesticide Program, will lead a session to help farmers learn correct procedures for reporting, transporting and securing cargo.

* John Obermeyer, Purdue entomologist, will discuss an overview of methods for identifying and controlling pest infestations and offer advice for combating and eliminating crop pests.

The registration form is available online at https://www.elkcoswcd.org/. Registration is $35 per person. Early registration is $30 if received by Jan. 28 and will include a meal and refreshments. Send the registration form and check to: Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District 1, 17746-B County Road 43, Goshen, IN 46528.

This seminar has been approved for private applicator credit with a $10 fee and is approved for continuing education units and certification credit hours for certified crop advisers and commercial pesticide applicators.

For more information contact the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District at (574) 533-3630.

Writer: Elizabeth Fritz, (765) 494-8402, elfritz@purdue.edu

Source: Andrew Westfall, (574) 533-0554, awestfall@purdue.edu

Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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