June 03, 2026

Toolshed Talk: Weed control, conservation

By AgriNews Staff
Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Toolshed Talk to learn about how conservation practices can be beneficial for the farm. Hear how other local farmers are making conservation work for them.

Join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for a Toolshed Talk to learn about how conservation practices can be beneficial for the farm. Hear how other local farmers are making conservation work for them.

CORNELL, Ill. — The Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Toolshed Talk on June 23 to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help control weeds and other pests on the farm.

Will Bushert, certified crop adviser with Evergreen FS, Doug Hanson with ProHarvest Seeds and farmer Tom Kelly will give presentations on the best methods they have found for weed and pest control.

The event will be held at Kelly Brothers Farm, 26346 N 1000 East Rd, Cornell. Coffee and donuts will be provided beginning at 8 a.m.

RSVP by June 16 to Becky Taylor, resource conservationist with the Livingston County SWCD, at 815-844-6127, ext. 3, or rebecca.m.taylor@il.nacdnet.net.

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