Cover crop management program Aug. 11

LENA, Ill. — Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend “Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management,” an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision making.

The program will be held from 8 to 11:15 am. on Aug. 11 at the Lena Community Center, 497 Lions Drive, Lena.

Building on introductory cover crop programming offered last year, this event is designed for producers who are ready to deepen their understanding of cover crop systems and explore more management‑intensive practices.

The program will feature presentations by Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture specialist and the Illinois representative for the Midwest Cover Crop Council; Kathryn Seebruck, U of I Extension commercial agriculture educator; and Zach Lieb, Agri Soar Solutions LLC.

Presentation topics include:

• Cover crop mixtures and seeding rates

• Drone seeding cover crops including demonstration

• Cover crop management considerations

• Economics of cover cropping

The event will conclude with a farmer panel discussion, providing attendees the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences, lessons learned and practical advice from producers who have successfully integrated cover crops into their operations.

For more information or to register, contact Stephenson County Extension at 815-235-4125 or visit go.illinois.edu/jsw.