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2012 January Research Updates for Ag Professionals

Face the 2012 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 2012 University of Minnesota Research Update for Ag Professionals, you will find research-based strategies to deal with today's changing pests, diseases, varieties, and nutrient and environmental recommendations. Presentations and discussions at the update will allow you to visit with experienced university researchers and offer you the opportunity to visit with colleagues to discuss topics of interest to you in your region. You will leave with research-based knowledge and field-tested solutions that will help you in the field for the year 2012.

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 each 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 in order to facilitate the recording of your presense at the meeting.

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.

2012 Dates and Locations

Find the most convenient location. Use the Register button for online credit card registration, or use the Mail-in Registration.

Waseca January 3, Tuesday
12:30 - 4:40		 Southern Research & Outreach Center
35838 120th Street
PH: 507-835-3620
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • What Can We Expect From Goss’s Wilt, SDS And Other Important Corn And Soybean Diseases In The Future? - Dr. Dean Malvick
  • Corn And Soybean Weed Management – Changes And Challenges For 2012 And Beyond - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t! - Dr. Ken Ostlie

Moderator – Ryan Miller
Kasson January 4, Wednesday
12:30 - 4:40		 Events (Formerly Diggers Bar &Grill)
401 8th Street S. E.
PH: 507 634-7400
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • What Can We Expect From Goss’s Wilt, SDS And Other Important Corn And Soybean Diseases In The Future? - Dr. Dean Malvick
  • Corn And Soybean Weed Management – Changes And Challenges For 2012 And Beyond - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t!  - Dr. Ken Ostlie

Moderator – Lisa Behnken
Lamberton January 5, Thursday
12:30-4:40		 Southwest Research & Outreach Center
23669 130th Street
PH: 507-752-7372
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • What Can We Expect From Goss’s Wilt, SDS And Other Important Corn And Soybean Diseases In The Future? - Dr. Dean Malvick
  • Corn And Soybean Weed Management – Changes And Challenges For 2012 And Beyond - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t!  - Dr. Ken Ostlie

Moderator – Liz Stahl
Willmar January 10, Tuesday
12:30 - 4:40		 Holiday Inn Conference Center
2100 E. Hwy 12
PH: 320-235-6060
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • What Can We Expect From Goss’s Wilt, SDS And Other Important Corn And Soybean Diseases In The Future? - Dr. Dean Malvick
  • Corn And Soybean Weed Management – Changes And Challenges For 2012 And Beyond - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t!  - Dr. Ken Ostlie

Moderator – Jodi DeJong-Hughes
Morris January 11, Wednesday
12:30 - 4:40		 WC Research & Outreach Center
46352 State Highway 329
PH: 320-589-1711
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • What Can We Expect From Goss’s Wilt, SDS And Other Important Corn And Soybean Diseases In The Future? - Dr. Dean Malvick
  • Corn And Soybean Weed Management – Changes And Challenges For 2012 And Beyond - Dr. Jeff Gunsolus 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t!  - Dr. Ken Ostlie

Moderator - David Nicolai
Crookston January 12, Thursday
12:30 - 4:40		 NW Res. & Outreach Center
Ag Research Center Auditorium
PH: 218-281-8602
  • Use Of Plant Analysis:  Can It Be Used For Making Nutrient Management Decisions?- Dr. Dan Kaiser
  • Small Grain Weed Control Update -  Dr. Beverly Durgan 
  • An Insect Retrospective – 2011 - Dr. Ian MacRae 
  • Corn And Soybean Insects:  What’s New, What Works, What Doesn’t!  - Dr. Ken Ostlie
  • Spring Wheat Update - Dr. Jochum Wiersma

Moderator – Phil Glogoza

Mail-in Registration

If you prefer to mail your registration in, please download this document – 2012 Research Update Registration Form – and mail the completed document along with the registration fee of $45 ($50 after 12/31/11) to reserve your space. Make checks payable to University of Minnesota. Send registration form and payment to:

Extension Registration
Institute for Ag Professionals
Conference Services
University of Minnesota Extension
405 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108

Questions

Questions regarding the program content, or disability accommodations, can be directed to Dave Nicolai, Program Director, (612) 625-2778 nico0071@umn.edu.