Register now to attend March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

There is still time for agricultural producers interested in exploring how no-till practices may benefit their operations to register for the March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference in Norman.

“No-till management has proven to be a success in most crop rotations in the Southern Plains, especially where water is the primary factor limiting crop productivity,” said Jason Warren, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension soil and water conservation-management specialist. “Think of the conference as one-stop shopping, with discussions and educational sessions providing insights that should prove useful to beginning and experienced producers alike.”

The conference will take place at the National Center for Employee Development, located at 2801 East State Highway Nine on the south side of Norman. Cost is $140 per participant.

“Although we will be accepting registration at the door, we ask everyone to pre-register if possible as it greatly aids in our planning and helps ensure sufficient numbers of conference materials, meals and break refreshments are available,” Warren said.

Registration forms and agenda information are available online at http://www.notill.okstate.edu through the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Conference sessions will be led by experienced no-till producers and agricultural specialists from industry, academia and applicable government agencies.

Session topics will include the latest science-based practices and information relative to getting started in no-till; tools and techniques for cell grazing; management of cover crops, weeds and nutrients; long-term no-till practices; and no-till research.

Lodging expenses at the center are not included in the conference registration fee. Reservations may be made by calling the center’s hotel at 405-447-9000, extension zero.

Anyone needing additional information about the March 3-4 No-Till Oklahoma Conference should contact Janelle Malone of the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at 405-744-3669.