This program provides in-depth and hands-on experience with herbicide efficacy and injury, crop insect pests, crop diseases, weed identification, environmental and water quality, soil fertility, soil and nutrient management and six (6) 1A and TBD CCA credits. The CCA credits requested are: Soil & Water Management (2); Nutrient Management (1); Pest Management (5); Crop Production (2)
The Agendas
Speakers & Presentations
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Soil Health
Abstract
The session will cover the basics of soil health including a discussion of measurements as well as practices, and other management decisions to protect and enhance the soil.
Qualifications
Dr. Presley is a Soil Management Extension specialist and Professor with Kansas State University, PhD Kansas State University.
Dr. Tomlinson is an Environmental Quality Extension specialist and Associate Professor with Kansas State University, PhD University of Arkansas.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Soil and Water Management
Soil Fertility- Corn & Sorghum
Abstract
The focus of this 2-part 100 min session will be diagnostic tools for nutrient management in corn and sorghum, with emphasis on the main limiting nutrients in Kansas. Also, current soil fertility issues in Kansas and fertilizer options for increased productivity and nutrient use efficiency will be discussed.
Qualifications
Dr. Ruiz Diaz is a Soil Fertility specialist and Professor with Kansas State University, PhD Iowa State University.
Dr. Simon is a Regional Agronomist and Assistant Professor with Kansas State University, PhD Kansas State University.
Length
100 minutes
Category
CCA: Nutrient Management
Herbicide Symptomology
Abstract
This session will provide a demonstration and discussion on the efficacy and injury of common herbicides used in corn and sorghum that are registered for use in Kansas.
Qualifications
Dr. Sarah Lancaster, Assistant Professor, Weed Science, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University. Sarah conducts approximately 40 herbicide evaluation trials each summer and shares that information with Kansas farmers through various Extension outlets.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Pest Management
Corn/Sorghum – Growth & Development
Abstract
This session will cover relevant information related to plant growth and development for corn and sorghum.
Qualifications
Dr. Ciampitti is a Professor and Farming Systems/ Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. Dr. Ciampitti earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Buenos Aires, and his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. His research program focuses on integrating field, statistics, remote sensing and modeling research for understanding plant responses.
Dr. Victor Gimenez is a Postdoctoral researcher working with Dr. Ciampitti in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. He has a Ph.D. from University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Crop Production
Crop Diseases
Abstract
Identification and management of common cotton, soybean, corn and sorghum diseases that are most common in Kansas cropping systems will be discussed.
Qualifications
Dr. Onofre is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Row Crop Pathology working on diseases of summer crops.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Pest Management, 1.0 1A
Irrigation Management
Abstract
This session will cover irrigation management technologies and practices to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Qualifications
Dr. Daran Rudnick is the Director of Sustainable Irrigation and Professor with Kansas State University, PhD University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Soil and Water Management
Plant and Weed Identification
Abstract
The focus of this 2-part 100 min session is on the basics of weed plant identification. Participants will learn about key plant parts for identification, features of grass and broadleaf weed seedlings, traits of families of weed species, and use of botanical keys for identification. Participants will receive 50 minutes of instruction, then spend 30 minutes on practicing identification skills on seedling plants, and 20 minutes reviewing the key features of the seedlings.
Qualifications
Dr. Dille, Professor, Weed Ecology, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University. Anita Dille has been teaching weed identification in her undergraduate “Weed Science” course and has co-taught this session for 10 years.
Dr Cott is an Assistant Professor of Crop Science in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. Dr. Cott earned her B.S. degree from Missouri State University and her Ph.D. from Kansas State University. Her primary activities include teaching the Crop Science and Plant/Seed Identification courses, coaching the Crops Team, and developing a Crop Ecology research program.
Length
100 minutes
Category
CCA: Pest Management, 1.0 1A
Nozzle Selection
Abstract
The focus of this session will be to discuss how nozzle selection influence herbicide effectiveness as well as other spray and equipment parameters.
Qualifications
Dr. Sarah Lancaster, Assistant Professor, Weed Science, Department of Agronomy, Kansas State University. Sarah conducts approximately 40 herbicide evaluation trials each summer and shares that information with Kansas farmers through various Extension outlets.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Pest Management, 1.0 1A
Corn/Sorghum Production Issues
Abstract
This session will cover relevant information related to production issues for corn & sorghum.
Qualifications
Dr. Ciampitti is a Professor and Farming Systems/ Agronomist in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. Dr. Ciampitti earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Buenos Aires, and his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. His research program focuses on integrating field, statistics, remote sensing and modeling research for understanding plant responses.
Dr. Victor Gimenez is a Postdoctoral researcher working with Dr. Ciampitti in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. He has a Ph.D. from University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Crop Production
Crop Insect Pests
Abstract
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.
Qualifications
Dr. Whitworth is a Professor and Extension specialist for Entomology. He has 40+ years of experience in identifying and managing insect pests.
Length
50 minutes
Category
CCA: Pest Management, 1.0 1A
Hotel Options
CCA Recognition Lunch
The Kansas Certified Crop Advisor Board of Directors is pleased to recognize continuous years of CCA certification. This year, CCA would like to celebrate anniversaries by gathering on July 9, 2024 for lunch at KSU’s North Agronomy Farm (2200 Kimball Ave in Manhattan, KS 66502 – just north of Bill Snyder Family Stadium).
The recognition lunch is free of charge & will take place in conjunction with the KSU + KARA Summer Field Days. Lunch begins at 12:20 p.m., at which time anniversaries will be acknowledged in five-year increments, from five to 30 years of service.
As a Kansas Certified Crop Advisor – YOU ARE INVITED! To RSVP for the occasion, please contact Clay Fagan at (785) 234-0461 or clay@kansasag.org.
Pricing
July 09 - 10
- $220-
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- Registration Includes:
- Herbicide efficacy and injury
- Crop insect pests
- Crop diseases
- Weed ID
- Environmental and water quality
- Soil fertility
- Soil and nutrient management
- Multiple 1A and CCA credits
- and much more…
July 11 - 12
- $220-
-
- Registration Includes:
- Herbicide efficacy and injury
- Crop insect pests
- Crop diseases
- Weed ID
- Environmental and water quality
- Soil fertility
- Soil and nutrient management
- Multiple 1A and CCA credits
- and much more…
Single Day
- $135-
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- Registration Includes:
- Herbicide efficacy and injury
- Crop insect pests
- Crop diseases
- Weed ID
- Environmental and water quality
- Soil fertility
- Soil and nutrient management
- Multiple 1A and CCA credits
- and much more…