The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place April 15, at noon CDT will feature Wesley Everman, assistant professor and extension week specialist, Iowa State University (ISU), in an interview segment hosted by ISU professor Matthew Helmers. Everman’s research centers on identifying herbicide resistant weeds and integrated methods to manage them. His current research projects include exploring cover crops, application technology, novel traits, and existing chemistry to develop optimal management strategies.
In the webinar, “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series - A Chat with Wesley Everman,” Everman and webinar host, Matthew Helmers, will engage in a live face-to-face discussion about the relationship between successful cover crop strategies and weed management approaches. They will cover topics including weed suppression, planting green, and impacts on weed seed bank dynamics. Everman and Helmers will also address questions from the webinar audience during the session.
“Cover crops provide a non-chemical tool which shifts the growth and competitive ability of weed species like waterhemp, limiting its potential as a dominant species while providing support for other weed management practices,” said Everman. “Cover crops are an important part of weed management, but the practice must be a part of a larger comprehensive approach. Diversity in weed management is no longer an option; it is a requirement.”
Source : usda.gov