MINNEAPOLIS — Register soon to reserve your space to attend one of the 2019 Research Update sessions scheduled for these locations: Waseca, Rochester and Lamberton (Jan 8, 9 and 10 respectively) and Morris, Willmar, and Crookston (Jan 15, 16 and 17 respectively) from 12:30 pm–4:40 pm for each location. Registration fee is $55 through 1/4/2019, $60 beginning 1/5/2019 or at the door. Online registration and session abstracts are available on our website at z.umn.edu/research-updates or on-site registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at each location.
The program will feature research-based strategies to deal with today’s changing pests, diseases, varieties, nutrient and environmental recommendations. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Certified Crop Advisors have been applied for, including: 1 in Nutrient Management and 3 in Pest Management, (additional 1 in Crop Management at Crookston).
Registration:
Click on the “register online” links listed below each of the individual location’s information. Each location has its own online registration link. No refunds, but substitutions or location changes are accepted.
Waseca
Tuesday, January 8, 12:30–4:40
Southern Research and Outreach Center
35838 120th Street (map)
PH: 507-835-3620
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Updates on emerging challenges with insect management in soybean and corn. Dr. Robert Koch
- A behind-the-scenes look at corn and soybean diseases in Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick
- Lessons learned in variable rate nitrogen trials. Brad Carlson
View the session abstracts (136 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Waseca session
Rochester
Wednesday, January 9, 12:30–4:40
Rochester’s International Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr SW
Ballroom A (map)
PH: (507) 536-6310
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Updates on emerging challenges with insect management in soybean and corn. Dr. Robert Koch
- A behind-the-scenes look at corn and soybean diseases in Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick
- Lessons learned in variable rate nitrogen trials. Brad Carlson
View the session abstracts (136 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Rochester session
Lamberton
Thursday, January 10, 12:30–4:40
Southwest Research and Outreach Center
23669 130th Street (map)
PH: 507-752-7372
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Updates on emerging challenges with insect management in soybean and corn. Dr. Robert Koch
- A behind-the-scenes look at corn and soybean diseases in Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick
- Managing sulfur in crop species in western Minnesota. Dr. Dan Kaiser
View the session abstracts (136 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Lamberton session
Morris
Tuesday, January 15, 12:30–4:40
West Central Research and Outreach Center
46352 State Highway 329 (map)
PH: 320-589-1711
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Updates on emerging challenges with insect management in soybean and corn. Dr. Robert Koch
- A behind-the-scenes look at corn and soybean diseases in Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick
- Managing sulfur in crop species in western Minnesota. Dr. Dan Kaiser
View the session abstracts (136 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Morris session
Willmar
Wednesday, January 16, 12:30–4:40
Best Western Plus
240 23rd St. SE (map)
PH: 320-235-6060
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Updates on emerging challenges with insect management in soybean and corn. Dr. Robert Koch
- A behind-the-scenes look at corn and soybean diseases in Minnesota. Dr. Dean Malvick
- Managing sulfur in crop species in western Minnesota. Dr. Dan Kaiser
View the session abstracts (136 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Willmar session
Crookston
Thursday, January 17, 12:30–4:40
Northwest Research and Outreach Center
2900 University Avenue (map)
PH: 218-281-8602
Sessions
- Integrated weed management – Now is the time! Dr. Jeff Gunsolus
- Sampling to outsmart SCN. Dr. Angie Peltier
- Phosphorus management in the age of nutrient stewardship. Dr. Lindsay Pease
- Small grains variety update. Dr. Jochum Wiersma
- Management of sugarbeet root diseases. Dr. Ashok Chanda
- Everything old is new again! Dr. Ian MacRae
View the session abstracts (198 K PDF).
Register online for the 2019 Crookston session
Questions regarding the program content or any special accommodation requests, can be directed to Dave Nicolai, Program Coordinator, nico0071@umn.edu. Questions regarding registration, contact Larisa at jenri001@umn.edu or 651-480-7732.
— David Nicolai, Institute for Ag Professionals Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota Extension
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