2009 January Research Updates for Ag Professionals
2009 Dates – Click on the “register online” location listed below each of the individual location agendas in order to begin your registration process.
- Combinations of nutrients applied as starter fertilizer for corn and soybeans - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator - Ryan Miller
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Waseca session! |
- Combinations of nutrients applied as starter fertilizer for corn and soybeans - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator - Lisa Behnken
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Kasson session! |
- Combinations of nutrients applied as starter fertilizer for corn and soybeans - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator - Liz Stahl
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Luverne session! |
- Combinations of nutrients applied as starter fertilizer for corn and soybeans - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator – David Nicolai
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Lamberton session! |
- Utilization of starter fertilizers and phosphorus fertilizer enhancers in corn production - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator - Jodi DeJong-Hughes
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Willmar session! |
- Utilization of starter fertilizers and phosphorus fertilizer enhancers in corn production - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- New and old corn and soybean diseases in 2008, and risks and management strategies for the future - Dr. Dean Malvick
- Corn and soybean weed management in MN – are there changes ahead? - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Transgenics, seed treatments, and insurance insecticide use: is there room for pest dynamics and fluctuating crop economics? - Dr. Ken Ostlie
Moderator - Doug Holen
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Morris session! |
- Utilization of starter fertilizers and phosphorus fertilizer enhancers in corn production - Dr. Dan Kaiser
- Fungicide use in wheat – knowing the strengths and limitations of the disease forecasting models - Dr. Marcia McMullen
- Bugs in 2008: a year in review - Dr. Ian MacRae
- Small grains weed control update - Dr. Beverly Durgan
- Spring wheat variety update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma
Moderator – Russ Severson
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»Click here to register online for the 2009 Crookston session! |
Mail-in Registration
If you prefer to mail your registration in, please download this document - 2009 Research Update Registration Form – and mail the completed document along with the registration fee of $45 ($50 after 12/31/08) to reserve your space. Make checks payable to University of Minnesota. Send registration form and payment to:
Extension Registration
IAP Conference Services
University of Minnesota Extension
405 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Face the 2009 crop year armed with the latest University of Minnesota research.
Each year brings new crop production challenges. As an agricultural professional, keeping up with these new issues is a top priority. At the 2009 Research Update, you will find research-based strategies to deal with today’s changing pests, diseases, varieties, and nutrient and environmental recommendations.
Bring your questions and concerns.
Presentations and discussions will allow you to visit with experienced university researchers and offer you the opportunity to visit with colleagues to discuss topics on interest to you in your region.
Take home practical knowledge.
You will leave with research-based knowledge and field-tested solutions that will help you in the field for the year 2009.
CEU Credits for Certified Crop Advisors
Continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisors are given for the Research Updates. CEU credits which have been applied for at teach location are; 1 in Nutrient Mgt and 3 in Pest Mgt with the exception of the Crookston location which will offer 1 in Nutrient Mgt, 3 in Pest Mgt and 1 in Crop Mgt. Certified Crop Advisors are encouraged to bring their CCA identification card which contains the magnetic strip, as we will be using the new card reader for CEU sign-up. We will still have available a paper sign-up form as back-up.
Questions
Questions regarding the program content, or disability accommodations, can be directed to Dave Nicolai, Program Director, (612) 625-2778 nico0071@umn.edu.
Who Should Attend?
Agronomists, Ag Salespeople (seeds, chemicals, fertilizers), Crop Consultants, Crop Production Specialists, Regional Extension Educators, Agriculture Government Agency Personnel, Farm Managers, and anyone else who would benefit from some professional training.
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