By Blake Jackson
Join Dr. Sjoerd Duiker for an insightful live webinar on February 28, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM ET, focused on the latest advancements in cover cropping for sustainable soil management.
Dr. Duiker, co-editor of the upcoming book Cover Crops for Sustainable Soil Management (set for publication in 2025/26), will delve into proven cover cropping techniques, emerging trends, and their positive impacts on agroecosystems.
This one-hour session is ideal for field and forage crop producers, crop consultants, and agricultural conservation agency staff looking to enhance their understanding and application of cover cropping practices.
Moderated by a Penn State Extension educator, the webinar will feature expert insights from the Penn State Department of Plant Science, providing participants with valuable information on improving soil health, mitigating compaction, sequestering carbon, and more.
The webinar is part of the "Making Cover Crops Pay" series, which provides practical strategies for cash grain and horticultural operations that use field-scale cover crop systems.
This year’s series focuses on maximizing the value of cover crops by improving soil biology and boosting overall farm sustainability.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session, where they can share their challenges and explore potential solutions with fellow participants.
Registration is open until February 28, 2025, at 12:00 AM. Don’t miss the chance to learn from Dr. Duiker’s extensive expertise and gain valuable tools for advancing sustainable farming practices in your operations.
For registration visit, https://extension.psu.edu/making-cover-crops-pay-sustainable-soil-management
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Categories: Pennsylvania, Crops