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Pest&Crop 2017 Survey

Westville
Monday, January 22, 2018
Dworkin Conference Center
Purdue University Northwest - Westville
1401 S US 421
Westville, IN 46391
GPS: 41.582551, -86.893824

Bluffton
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Wells County Community Center
1240 4H Park Road
Bluffton, IN 46714
GPS: 40.725894, -85.173704

Seymour
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Pines Evergreen Room
4289 US 31
Seymour, IN 47274
GPS: 38.940885, -85.832680

Vincennes
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Vincennes University
Green Activities Center
120 W Harrison Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
GPS: 38.686687, -87.526062

West Lafayette
Friday, January 26, 2018
Beck Agricultural Center
Agronomy Center for Research and Education
4540 US 52 West
West Lafayette, IN 47906
GPS: 40.46936, -86.99174

Topics:
(same for all locations)

(1) Weed Management Update for 2018
Bill Johnson/Joseph Ikley
(2) The Dicamba Experience: Good, Bad, and Ugly (Approved for Dicamba Training)
Joe Becovitz
(3) Nitrogen Timing and Sulfur Fertilization for Corn
Jim Camberato
(4) What's App-ening at the DTC
Corey Gerber
(5) Insecticidal Seed Treatments...but Wait, There's More
Christian Krupke/John Obermeyer
(6) Synergies in Soybean: Nutrient, Protection, and Technology
Shaun Casteel
(7) Herbicide Labels and Corn Growth Stages: Whim or Reason?
Bob Nielsen
(8) Pesticide Equipment: Maintain, Apply, and Prevent
Fred Whitford

Credits:
(same for all locations)

7 CCH Category 1
1 CCH Category 4
2 CCH Category 11
2 CCH Category 14
4 CCH RT
7 CEU (4 PM, 2 CM, 1 NM)
PARP (additional $10 fee collected at site)
Ohio Applicator Credits (requested)

Schedule
(same for all locations)
Westville is Central Time
(Other Sites are Eastern Time)
8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning Presentations
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch Provided
12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Presentations

Online Registration: http://www.conf.purdue.edu/crop

Click on the Crop Management Workshop location you want to
attend.

Additional Information:

Concerning “other” registration, contact:
Amanda Shields, Conferences
Phone: (866) 515-0023
e-mail: alschrei@purdue.edu

Concerning content, contact:
John Obermeyer
Phone: (765) 494-4563
e-mail: obe@purdue.edu

Concerning commercial pesticide license, contact:
OISC (765) 494-1492
www.oisc.purdue.edu/pesticide/index.html

The goal of this two-day workshop is to provide fundamental crop and pest management information that aligns with the Tri-State Performance Objectives. This information will serve as a baseline for the participants as they study/prepare for the CCA International and/or Local Board Exam(s). Supplemental study/reference materials will also be provided to help prepare for the exam(s). Agenda: https://ag.purdue.edu/agry/Documents/2018_CCAExamPrep_Agenda.pdf
Registration Form: https://ag.purdue.edu/agry/Documents/2018_CCAExamPrep_Registration.pdf

A new app for Android OS developed by Purdue University and the University of Arkansas is now available to farmers to aid in identification and management of corn ear rots and mycotoxins. It can be found at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htcursos.mycotoxins. Corn ear rots can cause losses due to yield and grain quality, and it can be difficult to properly store moldy grain. Additionally, some of the fungi that cause ear rots are able to produce mycotoxins as a byproduct of the infection process. 
This app helps users identify common ear rots and understand safe levels for use of grain affected by mycotoxins. The app also has information on ear rot management and properly storing moldy grain. Information ranges from handy tips for management to in-depth information on mycotoxins and conditions that favor ear rot development.  High quality images are available to help with ear rot identification, and links are provided to additional corn ear rot and mycotoxin management resources, found at www.cornmycotoxins.com. An Apple OS version of the app is forthcoming.
This app is part of a larger project to understand ear rot pathogens and management of mycotoxins, “Integrated management strategies for Aspergillus and Fusarium ear rots of corn” and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture-National Institute of Food and Agriculture: project 2013-68004-20359.

The Post Harvest Update and Recertification Workshop will be held December 13, 2017 at the Beck Agricultural Center, Purdue Agronomy Center for Research and Education, 4540 U.S. 52 W., West Lafayette, IN 47906. Pre-register and save money, $95.00 by December 6 and $110.00 after. Registration is limited.

The schedule of the day:

• 8:30 AM Registration, Coffee & Donuts
• 9 AM - 11:30 PM Sessions
• 11:30-12:15 PM Catered Lunch Provided
• 12:15 - 4 PM Sessions
• 4 PM Complete Certification Forms

Session include:

• Alternative Strategies to Control Insects
• Proactive Grain Management
• Monitoring: A Great Pest Management Tool
• Fumigation Update
• Insect and Resistant Management Strategies

CCH’s applied for - Catetories: 1 (1 CCH’s); 7A (6 CCH’s); 7D (6 CCH’s); RT (4 CCH’s). Download the registration form: http://extension.entm.purdue.edu/grainlab/content/pdf/postharvest2017.pdf