US: Field crops webinar series at MSU

Growers, consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited by MSU to participate in a series of six online programs addressing field crop production and pest management on Monday evenings February 22 through March 28, 2016.

Participants will learn how to enhance their corn, soybean, small grain and forage production systems in the coming season, and have an opportunity to ask questions of MSU agriculture experts. The live webinar presentations will run 7:00-8:00 PM EST each Monday evening.

One MDARD Pesticide Recertification Credit will be available through each webinar for application to one of the following categories: Private Core, Commercial Core or Field Crops. Participants can view the programs independently online. Registration is $15.00 for the full series of six webinars or $5.00 per individual webinar session.

February 22, 2016: Overcoming Weed Management Challenges in 2016 - Dr. Christy Sprague, MSU
February 29, 2016: Field Crop Disease Management Update - Dr. Martin Chilvers, MSU
March 7, 2016: Forage Improvement on a Budget - Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU
March 14, 2016: Nutrient Management Research in Field Crops - Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU
March 21, 2016: Evaluating Insecticide Seed Treatments - Dr. Chris DiFonzo, MSU
March 28, 2016: Cover Crop Termination Strategies - Mike Plumer, Conservation Ag Consultant

For more information:
MSU Extension
James DeDecker
989-734-2168
[email protected]
msue.anr.msu.edu