field crop scout training

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural ResourcesExtension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.

INTRODUCTORY LEVELFIELD CROP SCOUT TRAINING

Wednesday, May 10, 2017at the University of Nebraska Eastern Nebraska

Research and Extension Center (located at the University’s Agri-

cultural Research and Development Center near Mead, NE)

August. N. Christenson Research and Education

Building Near Mead, Nebraska

8:25 a.m. – 5 p.m. * Registration begins at 8:00

7.5CCA CREDITS

Applied for and pending (6 Pest Mgmt., 1 Crop Mgmt., .5 Fertility/ Nutrient Mgmt.)

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Industry representatives and corn and soybean growers wanting to learn how to better manage corn and soybean pest should attend.2016 participants estimated the value of knowl-edge gained at $5.15 per acre!- Ideal for new employees preparing to take the CCA exam and serves as an excellent refresher course for experienced personnel. - Taught by University and industry specialists. - Provides current, detailed instruction and is specifically designed to furnish employees with the necessary knowledge, expertise and confidence to fulfill the requirements of their employment.

Topics:• How Corn & Soybean Plants Grow & Develop• Soybean and Corn Insect Management• Using Knowledge of Plant Morphology & a Seedling Identification Key to ID Weeds• Crop Diseases and Quiz• Nutrient Deficiencies

Fee for this training is $165 which includes a resource book. Or for participants attending the training only (no resource book) the fee is $50. Pre-register to reserve your seat and to ensure workshop materials are available the day of the training session. Fees include lunch, refreshment breaks, and workshop materials. About the optional resource book - the instruction manual contains a variety of reference materials that are excellent resources for crop scouting professions. Registration fees do not include the cost of lodging.

For more information, http://http://ardc.unl.edu/crop.shtml. Contact Nebraska Extension at (402)624-8030 or via e-mail at kglewen1@unl.edu.

To Register:Credit card: http://go.unl.edu/2017cropscout,or e-mail extevents@unl.edu

Check or cash: Make check made payable to University of Nebraska–Lincoln

and register via phone, e-mail, fax, or mail. Bring cash payments to training.

Phone or e-mail: (402)624-8030, (800)529-8030 or cdunbar2@unl.edu.

Fax: (402)624-8010, use the form on this flyer.

Mail: Nebraska Extension CMDC Programs,

1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033