COLUMBUS, Ohio—Farmers can learn more about cropping practices that conserve soils and even more at the 1997 Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC ’97), March 3-4, in Ada. Farmers with little or no experi ence in no-till cropping can attend a session titled “No-Till 101“ to learn from Ohio State University specialists and ety>erienced farmers. “The aim is that persons who know little or nothing about no-till can participate in this session and not feel out of place," said Ohio State agricultural engineer Ran dall Reeder, a conference orgdnizer. However, the conference will also present current research results for farmers who have been using conservation tillage prac tices for years. In addition, far mers can leant about new farming technologies not related to conser vation tillage. 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Farmers who want to realize those advantages can start out small and increase their acreage as they get more experience, Reeder said. “In mpst counties, you can rent a no-till planter or drill just to try it out in one field or in part of one,” Reeder said. The U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service reports that 37 percent of Ohio’s crop acres was in some form of conservation tillage in 1996. Farmers used no till in 27 percent of all com acreage and in 46 percent of soy bean acreage. Approximately 40 percent of wheat was planted no till. Some livestock producers might have problems adopting no till because animal manure is usu ally plowed into soils. Agronomist Tim Harrigan, Michigan State University, will give a session on managing manure in conservation tillage systems. More experienced farmers will learn the latest research on the troubling issue regarding reduced yields in no-till com planted after wheat or soybeans. Agronomist Md. Cattle Convention Set HAGERSTOWN, Md. The 1997 Maryland Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show is scheduled Match 7-8 here at the Sheraton Inn. Registration deadline is Friday. Feb. 28. Following is die convention schedule and registration form: HOTEL Hold reservations should be made directly with the Sheraton Inn by calling (301) 790-3010. A special convention-only room rate of $48.00 single and $50.00 double is being offered in a room block reserved for MCA. Be sure to tell the hold you are with the convention. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1997 The trade show has been supported by over 25 individuals and companies. Come see the latest innovations in nutrition, health and management of beef cattle. The Sheraton Inn Four Points Hotel is located at 1910 Dual Highway in Hagerstown, Maryland, atcxil32B, off interstate 70. It is only 7] miles from Baltimore and 24 miles from Frederick. The phone number during the convention is (301) 790-3010. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Sincere thanks to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 'lhe Maryland Farm Bureau, Mt. Airy lacker, J. W. Trculh and Sons, R. H. Mullinix and Sons, Zinpro Co., and TATE CHEV-GEO-BMW for sponsoring our Trade Show Social, Saturday Breakfast, Exhibitors Luncheon, enter tainment and educational programs, and to each Trade Show exhibitor and beef breed association for their years of continued support of the Maryland Cattle Industry. CONFERENCE SCHEDULE FRIDAY - MARCH 7,1*»7 Regittraiion OpenVSilent Auction *6jtbibitor Luncheon (cloud) lltSm M*wW A9AUH*. If. MuMmixA Sens for sponsorship. Noon Maryland Beef Cookoff 3 radc Show Opens (1-OOpm - 1000 pm) I 00 pm I 2 00 3 15 pm "Practical Management of Reproduction in the Beef Female” Lcam about the laical technologies ami management practices available to assist you m optimizing your beef breeding program 1 30 4 45 pm t)r Hill Beal Department of Animal Sciences VPI & SU. Dlacksburg. VA " Skeletal Structure and Kunction in Heef Cattle” • Lum about the develop mem of skeletal structure in beef cattle and understand the components of Session If 2 00 3 15 pm nml 3 304 43pm correct feel and leg conformation Or Roger Hunstey American Shorthorn Assoc , Omaha. NE "(jetting into Crazing” Whether you are considering developing a grazing program or just want to fine lime your existing program, this session is for you Learn (he key components of a practical grazing program and how to design and manage fur success Sariitn 111 200 3 15 p m and 3 JO 4 45pm Nbrwry 15, IM7-Al* Jim Beuerlein and Fairfield Coun ty fanner Dave Brandt will give “10 secrets” for yield improve ment. In all, about 30 speakers will address the conference in concur rent sessions. They include uni versity specialists, government farm agency and industry rep resentatives, and experienced far mers. The event attracts nearly 500 people from Ohio, neighbor ing states and Canada. Reeder said farmers will make up the CTC '97 registration fees with increased production or sav ings on their farms. “Farmers would have to try awfully hard to learn enough to cover their expenses for attend ing,” Reeder said. In addition. *Join MCA today and register as a member. Friday Only Saturday Only $20.00 each x. Combined Friday Only $5O 00 each x. Saturday Only $25.00 each x. Combined $60.00 each x. Educational Sessions only (no meals) $15.00 each x. City, Slate, Zij •AirmiOC adjustmen r AND SOCIAL HOUR IN TRADE SHOW •sprrW <*•■*«*./ W. Trtttk and WWMT AiryUtkerjtr tytnmrtkly. 500 pm CATTLE INDUSTRY BANQUET AND EVENING EVENT* 630 pjn Greg Gaaaaen, Ventriloquist Whitewater, Kanans 'Special rhtstr to hay Howes, TATh CHEV-GhO-HMVf for sponsorship SATURDAY - MARCH t, 1997 • Trade Show opens Breakfast served in Trade Show 730 am 'Thanks to Ihe Maryland Dept of Agriculture and Ihe Maryland I arm Hureaufor sponsorship “Improving the Production Ulinency of Your Cow/Calf Enterprise” 900 -V 15a in Welcome - Overview 913 10-00 am “Opportunities to Improve Nutrition and Health’ Focus on Mineral Needs and Supplementation Dr JerrySpears* Department of Animal Seance N Carolina State University •Special thanks to 7in pro to for sponsorship of t)r Spears prizes will be awarded, including a one-year lease of a no-till drill and a free trip to the 1998 National No-Till Conference in Indianapo lis. Registration forms are available from any local Extension office in Ohio, or by calling (419) 223-0040; (419) 738-2219, or by sending a fax to (419) 228-3601. Registration prior to Feb. 14 is $l5 for a single day and $25 for both days. Add $lO for late registration. Registration will include all lunches. The Monday (March 3) evening meal is $9 extra. Motels are available in Lima, which is IS miles west of Ada. Air transportation is a 1.5 hour drive from major airports at Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus. Convention Registration Please Complete Both Sides Deadline 2/28/97 Friday Only $25.00 each x_ = $ Saturday Only $15.00 each x_ = $ Combined $35.00 each x_ = $ MCA Membership $15.00 $ $40.00 each x. $50.00 each x. Total Enclosed $ Please Make Checks Payable to MCA Name Badge Information (Over) 10-00 10 45 a m Opportunity* to Tredicl. liwlrol .uni Mwwft* Orowlfc f»cuson FmfrKinc Tfdiwquti 1045 11 30 11 30 Noon i 15 p m 2 15pm c_ = $_ <_=s_ l_=s t_ = $ t_=s t_=s Dr Ctcoff Dahl Department of Animal Scinurs University of Maryland Opportunities to Predict. Measure and Breed for Specific ( area* Traits locus on Available and Fmerpin* 1 echnniopics Dr Bill Real Department of Animal Sciences VPI A SU Blacksburg VA Panel Discussion Cattlemen s I uncheon Annual Business Meeting of Ihr Maryland (tillkmen's Association (nr.and Flection ofOßurrs Hosted by the Maryland ( aflUmen's Association and the Maryland Beef Induxtry ( owned Kuoatt Addas “( hallenges Ahead (an the beef industry adapt and sursne m (be 2Jsl century' Dr Clary Smnh MonfoH Cmlowetl Professor of Men Science anil I’rofi sm» of Animal Science lolorjilo Sure University (losing Comments Adjourn lo Breed Assncnimn Meetings
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