Corn, Soybean, and Small Grains
June 14th, 2022
8:30 to 11:00am
Location: Southern Piedmont AREC. We will not be at the main station, but park directly in the field. Look for signs between Blackstone and the main station on Hwy 40/Darvills Road.
Google Maps link to field entrance: https://goo.gl/maps/iKZmYnjx7wM2
Field entrance near: 1200 Darvills Road, Blackstone, VA 23824. GPS is not always accurate. Field entrance between Nottoway Lanes and Military Road.
Continuing Education Credits Approved:
- NRCS Conservation Planner: 2.0
- DCR Conservation Planner: 2.0
- DCR Nutrient Mgmt Planner: 1.0
- Certified Crop Advisor: 2.0 (Pest Mgmt)
Please register by texting 540-315-2954 or emailing flessner@vt.edu
Highlights:
- View over 100 herbicide plots
- Learn about herbicide resistant Palmer amaranth and common ragweed control options
- Cover crops for weed control
- Harvest weed seed control:
- Chaff lining
- Redekop Seed Control Unit
- Pasture herbicide plots
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Michael Flessner at (540-315-2954) during business hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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