University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

April 7, 2006

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UNL offers Field Crop Scout Training May 15

A University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension crop scout training course will provide crop scouts an opportunity to enhance their skills.

The training is designed for entry level scouts who will be working for crop consultants, industry agronomists or farm service centers across Nebraska and neighboring states, said Keith Glewen, UNL Extension educator.

The course is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. May 15 at the university's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead.

"Past participants have given the training high marks," Glewen said. "In fact, 93% of last year's participants rated the program as above average or one of the best programs of its type available."

Topics include: corn and soybean growth and development; corn and soybean insect pests; natural enemies; weed identification; crop diseases; nutrient deficiencies; and sampling methods.

Presenters include university specialists and industry professionals.

Among the benefits cited by past registrants were improved confidence in scouting and working with growers and better pest identification skills, Glewen said. "Other participants appreciated the hands-on, practical format."

Registration is $65 by May 8 and $75 after that date.

A total of 5.5 Certified Crop Advisor Continuing Education Units is Expected to be awarded in the areas of integrated pest management (4.0), crop production (1.0) and soil fertility (0.5).

For more information about this clinic or future clinics or to register, contact the ARDC, CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, Neb., 68033, call (402) 624-8000, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web at http://ardc.unl.edu/cmdc.htm. Additional diagnostic clinics will be held in July and August.

The training is part of the UNL Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics and is sponsored by UNL Extension in the University's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Sandi Alswager Karstens
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