KENTON — In an effort to prevent the growth of waterhemp and other weeds, Ohio State University Extension will be hosting the West Central Ohio Weed Science Day Jan. 19 at The Palazzo in Botkins, 309 S. Main St.
Dr. Aaron Harger from the University of Illinois and Dr. Mark Loux will present on the current weed situation, learn how to identify weed, herbicides, biology and management of waterhemp, dicamba soybean, management of non-GMO corn and soybean and management of giant ragweed and marestail.
The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and there are no costs involved. Lunch will be provided and commercial Pesticide Applicator Credits and CCA credits will be approved. Those who are looking to register should call 419-739-6580 or send an email to stachler.1@osu.edu before Jan. 15.

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