AGENDA: 

January 5, 2022 (10:00am - Noon)

10:00 - 10:30     Impacts of Neonics and Nematodes on Corn Insect Management
                          Dr. Elson Shields, Entomologist, Cornell University

10:30 - 11:30    Understanding Biologicals for Improved Corn Management
                         Connor Sible, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois

11:30 - 12:00    Tar Spot is Here! ID and Management Options
                         Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University

January 6, 2022 (10:00am - Noon)

10:00 - 10:30    Getting the Best Bang for Your Nitrogen Buck
                         Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management, Cornell University

10:30 - 11:30    Corn Weed Control in the Herbicide Shortage Era
                         Dr. Bill Johnson, Weed Scientist, Purdue University

11:30 - 12:00    Corn Nematode Survey Results: Management Implications?
                         Mike Stanyard, Cornell Cooperative Extension, NWNY Team

DEC Recertification Points & Certified Crop Adviser Credits Available! 
2.5 points for categories: 10, 1a, 21 and 23 | 0.5 point for category 4 

Please Provide Your DEC Applicator ID Number at Registration. Those seeking DEC Points will need to sign in with their applicator number and at the beginning and end of each day.  DEC applicator points cannot be awarded for archived viewing of the sessions. Points will be voided for anyone who does not attend the full session each day.  Points will be voided for anyone who does not pre-register for the congress.

CCA credits will also be available after each day.  Please download the certified crop advisor app prior to the conference: https://www.certifiedcropadviser.org/files/certifiedcropadviser/continuing-education/cca-app-instructions.pdf

The conference will be held using Zoom. Pre-Registration is required - Links to the Zoom webinars will be emailed to you the day before the event. Don't have zoom? Sign up for free at: https://www.zoom.us and click on the orange "Sign Up, It's Free" button in the upper right-hand corner. 

New to Using Zoom?  Here is short a video on attending a Zoom Webinar. You can also check out this Zoom Participant's Quick Guide for more information.