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August 4 – 5, 2026

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August 4 – 5, 2026 | 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, the 1A Exam is being offered on August 5, 2026, (Additional Fee required for Kansas Dept. of Agriculture).*

Speakers & Schedule

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.

CEU Credit Available: Attendees may earn up to 8.5 Category 1A CEUs, 1 KDA Core Hour, and 8.5 CCA PM Credits.
Tuesday • August 4
Time Topic Presenter
8:30–9:15 AM Registration
9:15–9:20 AM Welcome
9:20–10:10 AM Foliar/Floral Disease ID and Fungicide Considerations Dr. Logan Simon
10:10–11:00 AM Water Quality, Spray Mixtures & Weed Control Dr. Jeremie Kouame, KSU Weed Science
11:00–11:25 AM Break
11:25–12:15 PM How to Herbicide Katie Strathman, BASF
12:15–1:15 PM Lunch
1:15–2:05 PM 2026 Crop Insect Pests Dr. Jeff Whitworth, KSU Entomology
2:05–2:55 PM See & Spray Technology: Research & Evaluation Dr. Sarah Ganske, KSU Agronomy
2:55–3:15 PM Break
3:15–4:05 PM Precision Ag Dr. Deepak Joshi, KSU Agronomy
4:15–4:45 PM Ride & Drive + Demo
4:45 PM Social
Wednesday • August 5
Time Topic Presenter
7:30 AM–12:30 PM Rotations
1. Weed ID
Dr. Sarah Ganske & Pat Geier, KSU
90 Minutes
2. Your Responsibilities as a CDL Driver & Certified Applicator
ProValue Insurance
50 Minutes
3. Core Hour
TBD (KDA)
50 Minutes
1:30 PM 1A Exam

Activities

Weed ID

Tuesday Morning –

Presentations

Wednesday Afternoon –

Ride and Drive

Wednesday –

Exam

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

Rate: $122

Cutoff Date: August 1, 2026

Group Name: Kansas Applicator Institute

Hampton Inn Hutchinson

1401 E 11th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501

Telephone:  620-665-9800

Rate: $130

Cutoff Date: July 21, 2026

Group Name: Kansas Applicator Institute

Pricing & Value

Best Deal!

  • Full Registration

  • $195-

    • Registration Includes:
    • Evening reception
    • Exhibits
    • Core Hour
    • Equipment Demonstrations
      • and much more…

  • Tuesday Only

  • $105-

    • 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

  • $45-

    • Registration Includes:
    • Core hour

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