Crop Advantage Series

January 27, 2022 | Denison, Iowa

Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help make smart, informed decisions in the farming operation.

84% of attendees responding to follow-up surveys said information from Crop Advantage would likely save them between $5 and $20 per acre.

Source: 2016 statewide series evaluation

"Good opportunity to compare notes with ISU Extension specialists, colleagues and friends on topics of interest."

Ames post-meeting evaluation, 2017

Private pesticide applicator recertification

Crop Advantage meetings are approved for recertification for Iowa private pesticide applicators. Applicators must attend the entire meeting (including at least one pest management topic) to receive recertification credit. Recertification is included in meeting registration.

Continuing education

This meeting is approved for continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs). Credits awarded will depend on workshop sessions attended during the program. Program listings use the following credit designations: CM-crop management, PM-pest management, NM-nutrient management, SW-soil and water. All presentations are 1.0 credit.

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Resources

When

January 27, 2022

Registration check-in 8:15 AM.
Program begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM.

Where

Boulders Conference Center
2507 Boulders Drive, Denison, IA 51442

Local sponsor

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Crawford County

Statewide support provided by Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Corn Growers Association.

Program for Denison

Thursday, January 27, 2022Print the program

10:00 am	Session A (select one topic)
8:15 am	Registration opens
9:00 am	Welcome – Mike Witt, extension field agronomist
9:05 am	Corn rootworm management – Erin Hodgson, extension entomologist (PM)
	Cost-effective use of fertilizers for 2022 and beyond – Antonio Mallarino, extension soil fertility specialist (NM)
	Making the relationship work: Cereal rye ahead of corn – Mark Licht, extension cropping systems specialist (SW)
	Managing Iowa's farm ponds – Joe Morris, director, North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (SW)
11:00 am	Session B (select one topic)
	Carbon markets – Alejandro Plastina, extension economist (SW)
	Cost-effective use of fertilizers for 2022 and beyond – Antonio Mallarino, extension soil fertility specialist (NM)
	Putting together the pieces of soybean yield – Mark Licht, extension cropping systems specialist (CM)
12:00 pm	Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm	Session C (select one topic)
	Farm transition 101: Where to start – Tim Christensen, extension farm management field specialist
	Soybean diseases and fungicide update – Daren Mueller, extension crop plant pathologist (PM)
	Weed management update for 2022 – Prashant Jha, extension weed management specialist (PM)
2:00 pm	Session D (select one topic)
	Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course – Aaron Saeugling, extension field agronomist
	Weather and climatological outlooks for 2022 – Justin Glisan, State Climatologist of Iowa (CM)
	Weed management update for 2022 – Prashant Jha, extension weed management specialist (PM)
2:50 pm	Break
3:10 pm	2022 Crop market outlook – Chad Hart, extension crop marketing specialist (CM)
4:00 pm	Meeting adjourns

Register

Advance registration has closed for this meeting. Registrations will be accepted at the door. Cash, check or credit card accepted.

Fees

$60
Early registration, prior to midnight, January 20, 2022
$75
Late or on-site registration
Registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks, private pesticide applicator recertification and CCA credits.

Reminders

Cancellations requesting a refund must be received no later than 3 days prior to the meeting (except weather related).
Confirmation of registration and receipts are sent via email. Please provide a valid email address when registering.
For assistance with registration, receipts, cancellation or questions on the status of your registration please contact ANR Program Services at (515) 294-6429 or anr@iastate.edu.

Weather

If weather conditions cause a change in meeting plans a notice will be posted on this webpage and provided to local media and radio stations. Any decisions regarding holding the meeting will be announced before 6:00 AM the day of the meeting. Meetings will not be rescheduled. Those registered may transfer to another location or request a refund.

Extension field agronomist

Mike Witt
Extension field agronomist
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
(641) 747-2276
witt@iastate.edu
@witt_isu