1A Recertification
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will hold its 1A, ag plant and commercial application, recertification in conjunction with the Kansas Agri Business Expo on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
1A Recertification Schedule
7:00 – 8:00 AM
Registration & Housekeeping
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association staff
Hyatt Hotel
8:05-8:55 AM
Pesticide Application Program: Is your program hitting the mark?
Presented by: Todd Dingler (ProValue Insurance)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
A review of the application, record keeping and training procedures in place to identify whether or not your program is actually meeting the requirements.
Todd Dingler graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He has worked for ProValue Insurance since 2014 and has the current title of Safety & Compliance Area Manager.
Hyatt Hotel
8:55 – 9:45 AM
Managing Spray Droplets
Presented by: Eric Hanson (Land O’Lakes)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
The presentation will cover how nozzles, adjuvants and conditions affect droplet size and interactions with the leaf surface.
Eric Hanson spent the first 9 years of his career as a Crop Consultant in SW Kansas before moving to Michigan to become a retail agronomist for a large Cooperative for 3 years. He was hired by Land O’Lakes in 2008 as a first a partnered Croplan Genetics DSM, before moving back to Kansas as part of their Agronomy Production Specialist program. From there he progressed to a role as a WinField Seed and Agronomy Advisor before being selected as Regional Agronomist in 2013. Eric is now an agronomist working as a Market Development Specialist in Kansas.
Hyatt Hotel
9:45 – 10:45 AM
Break
Visit the tradeshow floor
Hyatt Hotel
10:45 – 11:35 AM
How to Herbicide
Presented by: Katie Strathman (BASF)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
This training is a discussion on herbicide site of action and herbicide applications under varying conditions.
Katie Strathman is the Technical Service Representative in eastern and central Kansas for BASF. Prior to her current role, Katie worked for BASF at the BASF Midwest research farm in Seymour, IL where she oversaw the technical marketing research trials. Katie holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy-Farm Business Management with a minor in entomology and a Master of Science in Agronomy-Crop Production & Physiology, both from Iowa State University. Having grown up on a corn and soybean farm in northwest Iowa, Katie has roots in agriculture. She currently resides in northeast Kansas where, when her schedule permits, she is also a stand-in farmhand for her husband and his family.
Hyatt Hotel
11:35 – 12:25 PM
Herbicide Symptomology
Presented by: Dr. Sarah Lancaster (Kansas State University)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
Abstract: Glufosinate (Liberty, others) has become a key herbicide for postemergence weed control in soybeans and cotton. This presentation will include data-based discussions as well as demonstrations of some key factors influencing the efficacy of glufosinate applications including nozzle selection, application volume, weed density and environmental conditions.
Sarah Lancaster, PhD is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the KSU Agronomy Department. She was raised on an integrated crop and livestock farm in east central Missouri and holds degrees from University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, and Texas A&M University.
Hyatt Hotel
12:25 – 1:30 PM
Lunch
Visit the tradeshow floor
Hyatt Hotel
1:30 – 2:20 PM
Foliar/Floral Disease ID and Fungicide Considerations
Presented by: Dr. Logan Simon (Kansas State University)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
Each year, Kansas crops face infection by numerous fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. Accurate identification is essential for effective control. This session will discuss identification of key foliar/floral diseases of primary Kansas crops as well as considerations for effective fungicide applications.
Logan Simon is an Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist based at the Kansas State University Southwest Research-Extension Center near Garden City, KS and serves the 26 counties of southwestern Kansas. Research focuses include cropping systems management in primary dryland and irrigated crops (wheat, sorghum, corn, cotton, soybeans, sunflowers, canola, and alfalfa) to sustain economic growth in the region despite limited or diminishing water resources.
Hyatt Hotel
2:20 – 3:10 PM
2025 Crop Insect Pests
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Whitworth (Kansas State University)
Credit: 1 – 1A
Attendees will improve their ability to identify currently active pests in corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, cotton, sunflowers, and alfalfa. Management recommendations for the organisms will also be discussed.
Dr. Whitworth is a professor and Extension specialist for Entomology. He has 40+ years of experience in identifying and managing insect pests.
Hyatt Hotel
3:10 – 4:10 PM
Break
Visit the tradeshow floor
Hyatt Hotel
4:10 – 5:00 PM
Water Quality, Spray Mixtures and Weed Control
Presented by: Dr. Jeremie Kouame (Kansas State University)
Credit: 1 – 1A, 1 – CCA PM
The topic outline will be as follows: Water Quality, Spray Mixtures and Weed Control
- Spray Water quality in western Kansas
- Farmers perspective on water quality and its impact on herbicide efficacy
- Herbicide mixtures impact on pH, droplet size and potential for drift
Dr. Jeremie Kouame is an Assistant Professor – Weed Scientist at Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center in Hays, Kansas. He received his Ph. D. in Weed Science from the University of Arkansas.
Hyatt Hotel
5:00 – 5:50 PM
Core Hour
Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
Credit: 1 – CORE
Hyatt Hotel
Speakers & Presentations
Training Program Disclaimer
This presentation and any accompanying materials are for informational and educational purposes only and are intended to assist attendees as they strive to improve workplace safety and compliance. While presentations attempt to thoroughly and accurately address the specific topics presented, attendance is not a substitute for a comprehensive training and compliance program which is the responsibility of the employer or industry.
Nothing in the presentations is intended to create a contractual relationship between the attendee and presenter or the attendee’s employer and presenter for safety and compliance and attendees and their employer/industry are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards. The information presented does not constitute legal or other professional advice or guidance. The information presented is intended to educate on specific topics of safety and compliance but is not an exhaustive statement of your employer’s/industry’s legal obligations which are defined by statute, regulations, rules, regulatory interpretations, and industry standards. Furthermore, regulators may modify rules and interpretations based upon new technology, information, or circumstances and the employer/industry is responsible for keeping independently apprised of such developments.
Presenters make no warranties, express or implied, as to the fitness of the information and presentation for any purpose or as to results obtained by individual using the information and are not responsible for any action taken in reliance on the information and presentation.
By attending this presentation, the attendee and its employer/industry agrees to hold all presenters harmless for any loss or damage claimed to have arisen out of this presentation. Presenters do not take responsibility for inappropriate use or application of information or instruction provided in this presentation.
Pesticide Application Program: Is your program hitting the mark?
Presented by: Todd Dingler (ProValue Insurance)
A review of the application, record keeping and training procedures in place to identify whether or not your program is actually meeting the requirements.
Todd Dingler graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He has worked for ProValue Insurance since 2014 and has the current title of Safety & Compliance Area Manager.
Managing Spray Droplets
Presented by: Eric Hanson (Land O’Lakes)
The presentation will cover how nozzles, adjuvants and conditions affect droplet size and interactions with the leaf surface.
Eric Hanson spent the first 9 years of his career as a Crop Consultant in SW Kansas before moving to Michigan to become a retail agronomist for a large Cooperative for 3 years. He was hired by Land O’Lakes in 2008 as a first a partnered Croplan Genetics DSM, before moving back to Kansas as part of their Agronomy Production Specialist program. From there he progressed to a role as a WinField Seed and Agronomy Advisor before being selected as Regional Agronomist in 2013. Eric is now an agronomist working as a Market Development Specialist in Kansas.
How to Herbicide
Presented by: Katie Strathman (BASF)
This training is a discussion on herbicide site of action and herbicide applications under varying conditions.
Katie Strathman is the Technical Service Representative in eastern and central Kansas for BASF. Prior to her current role, Katie worked for BASF at the BASF Midwest research farm in Seymour, IL where she oversaw the technical marketing research trials. Katie holds two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy-Farm Business Management with a minor in entomology and a Master of Science in Agronomy-Crop Production & Physiology, both from Iowa State University. Having grown up on a corn and soybean farm in northwest Iowa, Katie has roots in agriculture. She currently resides in northeast Kansas where, when her schedule permits, she is also a stand-in farmhand for her husband and his family.
Herbicide Symptomology
Presented by: Dr. Sarah Lancaster (Kansas State University)
Abstract: Glufosinate (Liberty, others) has become a key herbicide for postemergence weed control in soybeans and cotton. This presentation will include data-based discussions as well as demonstrations of some key factors influencing the efficacy of glufosinate applications including nozzle selection, application volume, weed density and environmental conditions.
Sarah Lancaster, PhD is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the KSU Agronomy Department. She was raised on an integrated crop and livestock farm in east central Missouri and holds degrees from University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, and Texas A&M University.
Foliar/Floral Disease ID and Fungicide Considerations
Presented by: Dr. Logan Simon
Each year, Kansas crops face infection by numerous fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. Accurate identification is essential for effective control. This session will discuss identification of key foliar/floral diseases of primary Kansas crops as well as considerations for effective fungicide applications.
Logan Simon grew up on a diversified crop/livestock farm in Adams County, Illinois 15 miles east of the banks of the Mississippi River, but traveled state-wide as an active member of the Illinois Association FFA (2014 American FFA Degree Recipient). He received his B.S. in Plant Science (2017) from the University of Missouri and his M.S. (2021) and PhD. (2024) in Agronomy from Kansas State University. Dr. Simon joined Kansas State University as an Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist in 2024. In his extension role, he serves 26 counties in southwest and south central Kansas. Dr. Simon’s applied research program focuses on dryland and limit-irrigated cropping systems for increasing regional productivity, water use efficiency, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability.
2025 Crop Insect Pests
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Whitworth
Attendees will improve their ability to identify currently active pests in corn, soybeans, grain sorghum, cotton, sunflowers, and alfalfa. Management recommendations for the organisms will also be discussed.
Dr. Whitworth is a professor and Extension specialist for Entomology. He has 40+ years of experience in identifying and managing insect pests.
Water Quality, Spray Mixtures & Weed Control
Presented by: Dr. Jeremie Kouame (Kansas State University)
The topic outline will be as follows: Water Quality, Spray Mixtures and Weed Control
- Spray Water quality in western Kansas
- Farmers perspective on water quality and its impact on herbicide efficacy
- Herbicide mixtures impact on pH, droplet size and potential for drift
Dr. Jeremie Kouame is an Assistant Professor – Weed Scientist at Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center in Hays, Kansas. He received his Ph. D. in Weed Science from the University of Arkansas.
Core Hour
Presented by: Kansas Dept. of Agriculture
Location
Pricing
Virtual
- $175-
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- Registration Includes:
- Full 1A ag plant and commercial applicator recertification
Best Value
In-Person
- $160-
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- Registration Includes:
- Full 1A ag plant and commercial applicator recertification
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Admission to the Kansas Agri Business Expo