Nebraska Extension Provides In-field Training in August on Corn and Soybean Production

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Attendees listen to a Nebraska Extension research update on soybean production at a past Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.

Nebraska Extension Provides In-field Training in August on Corn and Soybean Production

Nebraska Extension is providing in-field training opportunities during the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics. Training includes the Tuesday, Aug. 23 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic and Thursday, Aug. 24 Midwest Corn Production Clinic.

The clinics offer the following:

  • Hands-on, in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university specialists.
  • Up-to-date, current, research-based information is presented.
  • One-on-one attention, actual on-site plot demonstrations, and beneficial interaction with other participants. The small manageable groups promote interaction between presenters and participants.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.
  • Held at a site specifically developed for the training at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska. (A short drive — 50 minutes from Eppley Airfield-Omaha or 35 minutes from the Lincoln Airport)
  • Money-back guarantee if not completely satisfied with the training.
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Eight CCA credits have been approved for growers and other stakeholders attending this year's Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics in Mead.

Participants will see a growing season in one place at the training sessions. They will observe plots with crop growth and development at a range of vegetative/reproductive growth stages. Discount available if attending both soybean and corn sessions.

Aug. 23 Midwest Soybean Production Clinic

Topics include:

  • Cultural practices
  • Insect management in soybeans
  • Soybean plant pathology
  • Soil fertility
  • IPM for successful weed management in soybean
  • Soybean irrigation management
  • Effects of planting decisions
  • Cover crops

Eight total CCA credits have been approved (two crop management, one nutrient management, one soil and water, and four pest management).

Aug. 24 Midwest Corn Production Clinic

Topics include:

  • Agronomy cultural practices
  • Genetics/Production
  • Insect damage in corn
  • Plant pathology
  • Soil fertility
  • IPM for successful weed management in corn
  • Irrigation management
  • Effects of planting decisions
  • Cover crops in corn 

Eight total CCA credits have been approved (two crop management, one nutrient management, one soil and water, and four pest management).

Early registration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. If registering for one clinic, cost is $115 by Saturday, Aug. 20 and $140 after. A two-day discount is provided for those registering for both corn and soybean clinics; cost is $170 by Aug. 20 and $220 after.

Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building at the University’s Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.

Timeframes for each clinic are: 

  • Soybean Production Clinic — 8:25 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. with registration at 8 a.m.
  • Corn Production Clinic — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with 7:30 a.m. registration.

Visit the website for additional information or to register, or contact Nebraska Extension CMDC Programs, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, email Cheyenne Cromy or fax (402) 624-8010.

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