Weed Control Field Day - Panama, NY
Event Details
Date
June 8, 2021
Time
Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location
Melvin Hostetler's
2213 Rt 76
Panama, NY 14767
Host
Chautauqua Produce Auction
585-406-3419

Weed control across the farm relevant for vegetables, fruit, and pasture/forage. Topics include weed ID of common and new species, why nightshades are so problematic, assessing impact of & control weeds in pasture, herbicide resistance, cultivator demo, and mid-season weed control options.
DEC credits requested (approval pending): 2.5 credits in categories 1a (commercial plant ag), 1.25 credit in category 21 (field crops), 1.5 credit in category 22 (fruit) and 2.0 credits in category 23 (vegetable).

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