Crop Pest Management Shortcourse and MCPR Trade Show
2008 Date & Location
December 16-18, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center
and adjacent Hilton
Description
The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association and the University of Minnesota Extension are again jointly organizing the 2008 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show December 16th through the 18th 2008 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The 3-day program starts Tuesday, December 16th with the TSP recertification program and MCPR’s plenary session and annual meeting. On Wednesday, December 17th, the program will continue with pesticide applicator recertification for categories A (Core) and C (Field Crop Pest Management) and the Crop Pest Management Short Course.
The CPM Short Course’s General Session will continue with the risk management theme for crop production when Drs. Michael Rahm, Michael Gray, and Allan Gray present and discuss the worldwide supply and demand of phosphorus and potassium, the future of integrated pest management for corn and soybeans, and the buying behavior of the large crop producers. The concurrent sessions on Wednesday afternoon will focus on the management of glyphosate resistant weeds, soybean aphid resistant varieties, soybean stem disease management and managing soybean cyst nematode in the foreseeable future.
The concurrent sessions continue on Thursday, December 18th, with a wealth of pests, crop and fertility management topics including the use of RTK and banded fertilizer, effective starter fertilizer utilization, minimizing risk in continuous corn production and evaluating new corn rootworm transgenic options. Scroll down to see the complete agenda.
Who Should Attend?
Agronomists, sales people (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers), crop consultants, crop production specialists, regional and local extension educators, government agency personnel, farm managers, and anyone else who appreciates high quality research-based professional training.
Continuing Education Credits
Certified crop advisors will be able to collect a total of 15 CCA continuing education credits over the course of the 3-day program.
2008 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Registration
The registration fees for the 2008 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show are as follows:
Basic Registration (on or before 12/01/2008) - $105.00
Basic Registration (after 12/01/2008) - $130.00
Pesticide Applicator Recertification (on or before 12/01/2008) - $115.00
Pesticide Applicator Recertification (after 12/01/2008) - $140.00
Register online at www.mcpr-cca.org or by phone (800) 933-5363. You may also register by completing the registration form. Fax the completed form to 952-835-4774 or mail it to the following address:
MCPR
7500 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Cancellations and requests for refunds must be received in writing prior to 11/16/08; refunds will be processed less a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be made within 30 days of the event or for no-shows.
2008 Agenda
Printable Schedules of Concurrent Sessions: (pdfs)
Dec 17 | Dec 18
Wednesday, December 17
Minneapolis Convention Center |
8:15 am |
General Session
Supply and Demand Dynamics in the Global Phosphate and Potash Markets (CEU=PD)
Dr. Michael Rahm, Mosaic Company, Plymouth, MN |
9:10 am |
Is IPM Relevant in the Corn and Soybean Commercial Landscape? (CEU = PM)
Dr. Michael E. Gray, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois |
10:00 am |
Break |
10:10 am |
Serving the Needs of Commercial Producers (CEU = PD)
Dr. Allan Gray, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana |
11:00 am |
Break & opportunity to visit exhibit floor |
12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
1:00 - 5:00pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
This arrangement allows the audience to choose the topics of greatest interest to them. The smaller group setting also encourages a more interactive environment and greater accessibility to speakers. Each topic will be presented twice with each session lasting 50 minutes.
NOTE CCA: Each topic offered will offer 1.0 CEU* in the category listed. A maximum of 7.0 CEU can be earned by attending the general session in the morning and four sessions on the afternoon of December 17, 2008.
*Denotes that a CEU application will be made for the category indicated.
WEED AND INSECT MANAGEMENT
PAT Recertification and CPM (joint offering in same room).
- Pesticide Use Issues Impacting Agriculture in the Northern Corn Belt (CEU=PM)* Andrew A. Thostenson, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
- Honey Bee Protection and Insecticides (CEU=PM)* Dr. Marla Spivak, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- The Development and Biology of Glyphosate- and Multiple-Resistant Weeds (CEU=PM)* Dr. Jeff M. Stachler,University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University
- Soybean Pest Management – How Much is Enough? (CEU=PM)*
Dr. Ian McRae, University of Minnesota, Crookston, Minnesota
WEED, INSECT AND PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT
- Soybean Cyst Nematode in 2009 and Beyond – What We Gonna Do? (CEU=PM)* Dr. Greg Tylka, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
- Glyphosate Management Strategies to Reduce Risk in Corn/Soybean Cropping Systems (CEU=PM)* Dr. Jeff Gunsolus, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Economic Thresholds for Soybean Aphid on Aphid-Resistant Varieties (CEU=PM)* Dr. David Ragsdale, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Management of White Mold and Other Stem Diseases of Soybean (CEU=CM)* Dr. Craig Grau, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center |
8:00 am - 2:45 pm
lunch:
12 - 1 pm |
CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
This arrangement allows the audience to choose the topics of greatest interest to them. The smaller group setting also encourages a more interactive environment and greater accessibility to speakers. Audience participants may elect up to eight different topics to attend during the day.
NOTE FOR CCA: Each topic presented will offer 1.0 CEU* in the category listed. A maximum of 6.0 CEU can be earned by attending six topic sessions on December 18, 2008.
*Denotes a CCA application will be made for the CEU category shown.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
- Minnesota’s Revised Nitrogen Best Management Practices and a Report of Nutrient Management Projects Funded by the Minnesota Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (CEU=NM)* Dr. John Lamb, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Effective Utilization of Starter Fertilizer for Corn in Minnesota (CEU=NM)* Dr. Dan Kaiser, University of Minnesota, St.Paul, Minnesota
- RTK and Banded Fertilizer: “The Perfect Marriage” (CEU=NM)* Dr. George Rehm (Retired), University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota and Lynn Lagerstedt, Farm Tech, Adams, Minnesota
CROP AND INSECT MANAGEMENT
- Corn Rootworm Transgenics for 2009: A Moving Target (CEU=PM)* Dr. Ken Ostlie, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Crop-Weather Risks in 2009: Anything to be Concerned About?
(CEU=CM)* Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota, St. Paul,
Minnesota
Winter Wheat in Minnesota(CEU=CM)* Dr. Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota, Crookston, Minnesota
WEED AND CROP MANAGEMENT
- Options for Pesky Winter Weeds of No-Till (CEU=PM)* Dr. Chris Boerboom, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- The Seven Wonders of the Corn Yield World (CEU=CM)* Dr. Fred Below, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
Agronomic Practices to Maximize Yield and Minimize Risk in Continuous Corn (CEU=CM)* Dr. Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
WATER & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
- Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Systems (CEU=SW)* Dr. John Baker, USDA-ARS & University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Hypoxia and the Upper Mississippi River Basin: How Can We Reduce Nutrient Losses from Agriculture?(CEU=SW)* Dr. Mark David, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois
- Drainage Water Management: Drainage, Crop Yield and Nutrient Loads (CEU=SW)* Dr. Jeff Strock, University of Minnesota, Lamberton, Minnesota
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Questions about the Agenda?
Contact: David Nicolai, nico0071@umn.edu or 612-625-2778
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Driving Directions to the Minneapolis Convention Center, Downtown Minneapolis
FROM THE WEST (I-94):
Take the 4th Street exit from I-94 and proceed to 2nd Ave. S. (Do NOT turn right onto 2nd Avenue North.) Turn right on 2nd Ave. S. and go eight blocks to Convention Center.
FROM THE EAST (I-94):
Take the 11th Street Exit: follow 11th Street S. until you reach 2nd Avenue South, turn left onto 2nd Avenue S. and cross 12th Street S. The Convention Center will be on your left. The Underground Plaza Parking Ramp is on your right.
FROM THE WEST (I-394):
Take Downtown Exit (12th Street): follow 12th Street S. to 2nd Avenue S. and turn right. The Convention Center will be on your left. The Underground Plaza Parking Ramp will be on your right.
FROM THE SOUTH (I-35W):
Follow downtown exit signs to the 11th Street exit and follow 11th St. to 2nd Ave. S. Turn left on 2nd Ave. S. and go one block to Convention Center.
FROM THE NORTH (I-35W):
Take the I-94 exit. Follow I-94 to the 11th St. exit (NOT 11th Avenue exit). Follow 11th Street to 2nd Ave. S. Turn left on 2nd Ave. S. and go one block to the Convention Center.
FROM THE AIRPORT MAIN TERMINAL:
Take Hwy. 55 exit from the airport. Follow Hwy. 55 west to Minneapolis. This will become Hwy. 62 west. Follow Hwy. 62 to I-35W north to Minneapolis downtown exits. Then take the 11th Street exit. Follow 11th St. S. to 2nd Ave. S. Turn left on 2nd Ave. S. and go one block to the Convention Center.
PUBLIC ENTRANCES:
There are 4 main public entrance rotundas located on Second Avenue S. & Grant Street, labeled "Ballroom Entrance", "Plaza 1", "Plaza 2" and "Plaza 3." Designated handicap entrances (power assisted doors) are adjacent to Plaza 3 (entrance closest to Wesley Church), and the 12th Street Entrance.
ENTRANCES/EXITS TO UNDERGROUND PLAZA PARKING RAMP:
Enter either on Second Avenue S., or on 12th Street S. The Plaza Ramp has handicap parking - elevators and a skyway connect the Ramp to the Convention Center, allowing easy access for wheelchairs.
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Past Participant Comments
"I can't say how much I like the format of this short course. I can get the training I want as well as the training I need to maintain my CCA."
"Good topics and very current. Excellent."
"For a program that on the surface looked suspect, this one has to rank as one of the best ever and I have been coming since the early '90s."
"The short abstracts appearing in the program were very helpful in deciding which seminars would be best for me."
“The topics covered (2007) were some of the most current & interestingly presented for quite a few years.”
“Very good program. It is good to see the progress of ongoing experiments. The topics pertain to issues agriculture is facing today.”
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