2010 IPM
Training School is March 3
New and timely topics in
weed, disease and insect management are slated for the
2010 IPM Training School hosted by the
University of Kentucky
College of Agriculture. The program is scheduled from
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST March 3 at the
UK Research and
Education Center in Princeton.
New to this year's
program is a presentation by Tom Barnes, UK extension
wildlife specialist, on common endangered species in
Kentucky and agriculture. He will identify common
endangered species and the proper steps to take if
producers find them on their farms.
Controlling glyphosate-resistant
weeds is an uphill battle for producers. UK weed scientist
Jim Martin will discuss the status of glyphosate-resistant
weeds in the state and controlling volunteer corn in
soybeans. UK entomologist Ric Bessin will talk about the
effects volunteer corn could have on corn rootworm
populations.
Other topics include hot
topics in grain production, an insect update, UK's new
method for soil testing, the build-up and draw-down of
soil potassium, and grid sampling in support of lime,
phosphorus and potassium applications.
The program is free, and
lunch is provided. Preregistration is not necessary, but
to guarantee a lunch call MaryAnn Kelley at 270-365-7541,
ext. 216 or e-mail Patty Lucas at plucas@uky.edu before
March 1. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. the day of the
program.
Program organizers have
applied for 5.5 continuing education units for certified
crop advisors. This is divided between 1.5 in pest
management, 1.5 in crop management, 1 in nutrient
management and 1.5 in soil and water management. In
addition, the program has been approved for 2 general and
1 specific pesticide applicator hours in categories 1A, 10
and 12.
