Making the Switch to a No-till Systems Approach

We're planning a special workshop on Monday, Jan. 23, for producers who are new to no-till and looking for insights from experienced continuous no-till producers. This special event will take place immediately before our 2017 Winter Conference. 

Registration

• Beginners’ Session Students* - $45
• Beginners’ Session - $100
• Combination discounts available with Winter Conference

*Students must show valid student ID or proof of enrollment at check-in.

Online registration has ended. Walk-in rates now apply.

Questions?

For registration questions, please contact Rhonda McCurry at [email protected] or (785) 307-0435.
For exhibitor and sponsor questions, please contact Shannon Krueger at [email protected] or (785) 210-4525.

Workshop Sponsor

Arrow Seed

Agenda

• 9:00 AM Welcome

• 9:10-9:40 AM Creating the Right Mindset - Bud Davis, Doug Palen

• 9:45-10:20 AM Soils Demonstrations

• 10:25-10:55 AM Keeping the Soil Covered - Scott Ravenkamp, Josh Lloyd

• 11:00-11:35 AM Establishing a Rotation With Diversity - Keith Thompson, Rodney Hern 

• 11:40 AM-12:30 PM Lunch (provided)

• 12:30-1:05 PM Getting Your Equipment Optimized - Paul Jasa

• 1:10-1:45 PM The Value of Integrating Livestock with Cover Crops - Jimmy Emmons, Darin Williams

• 1:45-2:15 PM Question and Answer

• 2:15-2:30 PM Break

• 2:30-3:15 PM Soil Testing, How it Makes No-till More Efficient and Profitable - Dr. Nick Ward

• 3:20-4:05 PM Soil Biological Testing and Indicators - Lance Gunderson

• 4:10-4:55 PM Managing Nutrients and Fertility in No-till Soils - Dr. Ray Ward