2022 Corn Congress
Event Details
Date
January 5 - January 6, 2022
Time
10am - noon
Location
Zoom
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops ProgramMike Stanyard
585-764-8452
email Mike Stanyard
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.
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