June 22, 2007

Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a close-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 12-13.

The UNL Extension clinics begin each day with 7:30 a.m. registration at the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead and start at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building.

Participants can attend one or both of the clinics as subject matter will be different each day.

The July 12 clinic focuses on crop production and pest management. Topics include: hands-on crop scene investigation (CSI) — the art and science of crop diagnostics, crop staging and pest management implications, current pest management issues and concepts of crop diagnostics, new generation of corn and soybean hybrids and varieties, pest management implications of corn-on-corn, and crop production and pest management jeopardy.Six Certified Crop Advisor credits are anticipated with 3.5 in pest management and 2.5 in crop production.

The July 13 clinic focuses on soil and water management and nutrient management. Topics include: hands-on crop scene investigation (CSI) — nutrient management and soil and water management focus, ethanol co-products and their impact on manure nutrient plans, nutrient management to improve surface water quality, planting considerations for corn following corn, soil physical properties, and nutrient management and soil and water management jeopardy.Six Certified Crop Advisor credits are anticipated with 4 in soil and water management, 1.5 in nutrient management, and 0.5 in crop production.

Presenters include UNL faculty and private industry agronomists.

Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. Cost for one clinic is $135 for those registering one week in advance and $185 after. Cost for both clinics is $235 one week in advance and $285 after.For more information or to register, contact the ARDC CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web at http://ardc.unl.edu/training.htm.

A late season Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic will be held on Aug. 24. Topics include the impact of crop residue removal — cellulosic ethanol, crop water management, new soil test software, nutrient management issues for soybean production, pumping plant performance testing, and understanding plant-to-plant variability in corn.

Six Certified Crop Advisor credits are anticipated with 2.5 in soil and water management, 2.5 in nutrient management, and 1 in crop production.