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.
"Very well organized and on schedule. Liked the booklet that included presentation write-ups. Very nice meeting!."
Private pesticide applicator continuing instruction course
Important change for 2024
Crop Advantage meetings are an approved continuing instruction course for Iowa private pesticide applicators. Applicators must attend the entire meeting (including at least one pest management topic) to receive credit.
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.
Location sponsors
When
January 5, 2024
Registration check-in 8:15 AM.
Program begins at 9:00 AM and concludes at 4:10 PM.
Where
North Iowa Area Community College - Muse-Norris Conference Center
500 College Drive, Mason City, IA 50401
Support
Crop Advantage is supported, in part, by an Iowa Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Program mini-grant. Learn more about SARE at www.iowasare.org
Program for Mason City
Friday, January 5, 2024Print the program
| 8:15 am | Registration opens |
| 9:00 am | Welcome – Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist |
| 9:15 am | Grain market outlook 2024: Managing risks with marketing strategy – Kelvin Leibold, extension farm management specialist (CM) |
| 10:10 am | Practical soybean production advice for troublesome soils: Applied research results on IDC, drainage, and tillage. – Seth Naeve, extension agronomist, University of Minnesota (CM) |
| 11:05 am | Impacts of cereal rye on nitrogen cycling and crop production: Benefits, challenges, and potential solutions and opportunities – Richard Roth, extension nitrogen science specialist (NM) |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1:00 pm | Session A (select one topic) |
|---|---|
| Corn response to long-term seasonal weather stressors – Mark Licht, extension cropping systems specialist (CM) | |
| Extended diapause: Here we go again – Ashley Dean, extension education specialist, Entomology (PM) | |
| Weed management strategies for today and tomorrow – Lizabeth Stahl, extension educator-crops, University of Minnesota (PM) | |
| 2:00 pm | Session B (select one topic) |
| Corn response to long-term seasonal weather stressors – Mark Licht, extension cropping systems specialist (CM) | |
| Extended diapause: Here we go again – Ashley Dean, extension education specialist, Entomology (PM) | |
| Weed management strategies for today and tomorrow – Lizabeth Stahl , extension educator-crops, University of Minnesota (PM) | |
| 2:50 pm | Break |
| 3:10 pm | Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course – Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist; Terry Basol, extension field agronomist |
| 4:10 pm | Meeting adjourns |
Register
Fees
- $75
Early registration, prior to midnight, December 29, 2023 - $100
Late or on-site registration - Registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks and CCA credits.
- Private applicator continuing education is NOT included in meeting registration. That $30 fee is collected at the meeting.
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) 294-9487 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 agronomists
Angie Rieck-Hinz
Extension field agronomist
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
(515) 231-2830
amrieck@iastate.edu
@nciacrops
Terry Basol
Extension field agronomist
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
(641) 426-6801
tlbasol@iastate.edu