Berks Ag Event Calendar
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Making Cover Crops Pay: Controlling Next Year’s Corn Pests
March 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR
Cover crops influence not only soil microbiology but also the odor molecules emitted by the following crop, shaping how pest insects perceive and feed on corn. Jared Ali, professor of entomology at Penn State, will discuss how farmers can use this emerging understanding to refine cover crop management. Participants will learn how cover crops affect more than nutrient cycling, offering an opportunity to anticipate and manage pest dynamics in next season’s corn.
WHEN
March 6, 2026
(9:00 AM-10:00 AM ET)
Register By: March 6, 2026
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Who is this for?
Farmers
Crop consultants
Extension educators
What will you learn?
How plants produce and send chemical signals to insects
How cover crops alter the chemical signals of the following corn crop
Which cover crop species attract or deter specific corn pests
Earn Credits
1 CCA (Certified Crop Advisor)
Space is limited – preregistration is required.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
Register By
March 6, 2026
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