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July 29 – 30, 2025 | Hutchinson: Kansas Applicator Institute: Where applicators and certified crop advisors discuss tomorrow’s precision application – today. This course has been approved for full 1A recertification. *Note, new this year, 1A Exam is offered Wednesday, July 30 at 2 p.m., (Additional Fee required for Kansas Dept. of Agriculture).*
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Topic: Pesticide Application Program: Is your program hitting the mark? & Your Responsibilities as a CDL Driver and Certified Applicator
Dr. Raymond Cloyd
Dr. Raymond A. Cloyd has an extension and research appointment at KSU. His research and extension program involved pest management/plant protection in greenhouses, nurseries, landscapes, turfgrass, conservatories, interiorscapes, Christmas trees, and vegetables and fruits. Dr. Cloyd is an extension specialist in horticultural entomology for the state of Kansas with a major clientele that includes homeowners, master gardeners, and professional and commercial operators. He has a Ph.D. in Entomology from Purdue University.
Topic: Factors that Impact the Effectiveness of Pesticides to Manage Insect and Mite Pest Populations
Katie Strathman
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.
Topic: How to Herbicide
Dr. Deepak Joshi
Dr. Joshi is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Precision Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University, PhD South Dakota State University. His extension and applied research focus on precision agriculture and on-farm decision-making, leveraging a variety of sensor-based technologies, including drones, satellites, ground sensors, and open-access datasets.
Topic: Precision Agriculture
Dr. Jeff Whitworth
Dr. Whitworth is a professor and Extension specialist for KSU Entomology. He has 40+ years of experience in identifying and managing insect pests.
Topic: 2025 Crop Insect Pests
Dr. Sarah Lancaster
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 the University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, and Texas A&M University.
Topic: Herbicide Symptomology and Weed ID
Activities
Locations
Kansas State Fairgrounds | Encampment Building
2000 N. Poplar Street
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620) 669-3600
Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Hutchinson
911 Porter St, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Telephone: 620-259-8656
Cutoff Date: July 07, 2025
Group Name: Kansas Applicator Institute
1401 E 11th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Telephone: 620-665-9800
Cutoff Date: July 14, 2025
Group Name: Ks Applicator Institute
Pricing & Value
Best Deal!
Full Registration
- $190-
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- Registration Includes:
- Evening reception
- Exhibits
- Equipment Demonstrations
- and much more…
Tuesday Only
- $100-
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- Registration Includes:
- Evening reception
- Exhibits
- This option does NOT meet the requirements for a full 1A recertification
- Equipment Demonstrations
- and much more…
Core Hour Only
- $40-
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- Registration Includes:
- Core hour