Direct Seed

Conservation Conference to Draw 800

PULLMAN, Wash. — More than 800 people are expected to attend the Sixth Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference, Jan. 8-10, at the WestCoast Hotel in Pasco. The conference and a new commercial Direct Seed Trade Show will present the latest technologies and experiences with direct seed cropping systems in the Northwest, according to Roger […]

Speakers Will Address Direct Seeding Strategies

PULLMAN, Wash. — Growers developing direct seed cropping systems must choose seed and fertilizer openers from a range of high to low soil disturbance levels — each with respective benefits and challenges. Roger Veseth, extension conservation tillage specialist for Washington State University and the University of Idaho, said the 2003 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems […]

Conference Features Grower Interaction

PULLMAN, Wash. — Six Northwest farmers will share their accumulative 66 years’ direct seeding experience with farmers attending the 6th Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference and Trade Show in Pasco, Wash., Jan. 8-10, 2003. More than 800 growers and agricultural advisers are expected to attend, said Roger Veseth, Washington State University/University of Idaho extension […]

2003 Direct Seed Conference Set

PULLMAN, Wash. — More than 800 people are expected to attend the sixth Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference and Trade Show, Jan. 8-10, in Pasco, Wash. The program will feature over 28 speakers, including 6 growers from Idaho, Oregon, Washington, South Dakota and New Zealand. Roger Veseth, extension conservation tillage specialist for Washington State […]

Direct Seed Research Field Day June 27

PULLMAN, Wash. — The latest research on direct seed cropping systems will be featured in the June 27 Field Day at the Palouse Conservation Field Station. Research on continuous direct seeding cropping systems was initiated on this 200-acre research farm in 1996 and continues to expand as a major research focus. USDA-Agricultural Research Service and […]

Oilseed, Direct Seeding Forum to be in Moscow

MOSCOW, Idaho — A Northwest research review and forum on oilseed production and direct seed cropping systems will be held here Monday, March 4, at the University Inn – Best Western. The Idaho and Washington canola and rapeseed commissions and the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association are the organizers. Northwest growers, researchers, agricultural companies and […]

2002 Direct Seed Conference Proceedings On Sale

PULLMAN, Wash. — Copies of the proceedings of the 2002 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference in Spokane, Jan. 16-18, are available for $8. The 177-page publication provides detailed summaries of speakers’ presentations. “The proceedings provide an excellent reference on new technologies for direct seed cropping systems,” said Roger Veseth, Washington State University and University […]

Direct Seed Conference Offers Partial Registration

PULLMAN, Wash. — Growers and agricultural advisors who attend the Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference in Spokane, Jan. 16- 18, will learn about the latest research and growers’ experiences with direct seeding. “People who can’t attend the entire conference may register for one or two-day options at reduced cost,” said Roger Veseth, Washington State […]

10 Growers to Share Direct-Seed Experience

PULLMAN, Wash. — Farmers and farm advisors attending the 2002 Northwest Direct Seed Cropping Systems Conference, Jan. 16-18, in Spokane, will hear first-hand accounts from 10 Northwest growers who are using direct seed systems. Roger Veseth, conference chair and Washington State University-University of Idaho Cooperative Extension conservation tillage specialist, said he expects about 700 growers […]

Successful Farmers Give Direct Seeding Advice

PULLMAN, Wash. — Learning from those who are succeeding is the concept behind an award-winning series of 16 free Pacific Northwest Extension publications on direct seed farming operations. The Direct Seeding in the Inland Northwest series recently won the American Society of Agronomy’s Award of Excellence for publications. The award was presented at the annual […]