The Conservation Cropping System Initiative's (CCSI) Southwest Indiana Soil Health Expo is for any producer interested in improving their soil health, especially those farmers who have an interest in cover crops, regardless of their current tillage system.

"Herbicide resistance or just tough-to-control weeds are facts we have to face," says Lisa Holscher, Soil Health Program Manager for CCSI. "Whether we're talking about use of cover crops - like cereal rye to suppress Marestail, or sharpening a bean hook to get those few weeds in the middle of the field. We need to make sure we're ready to combat the problem today.  

 

"This CCSI workshop will focus on techniques, other than tillage of course, that also can be used by conventional tillers,"  Holscher adds. "So it will be a great workshop for everyone in between."

 

Featured speakers for the day-long event include Dr. Aaron Hager, associate professor of weed science, University of Illinois. Dr. Hager's research is focused on developing innovative approaches that ultimately expand our knowledge and understanding of weed biology. He directs emphasis towards contemporary weed species infesting major field crops in Illinois (and Indiana), including herbicide-resistant species.