Urbana, Illinois
November 27, 2007
The latest perspectives on
critical issues in crop production and protection for corn and
soybean growers will highlight a series of regional conferences
scheduled at five sites during Jan. 14-18, 2008.
The 2008 University of Illinois
Corn and Soybean Classics will cover a wide array of "hot"
topics, including economic returns for corn and soybean. Other
sessions will cover strip tillage, foliar fungicides for corn,
the corn and soybean basis, corn rootworm management, soybean
cyst nematodes, corn following corn, soybean aphids, and
waterhemp management.
Scheduled speakers include U of I Extension specialists Darrel
Good, Fabian Fernandez, Gary Schnitkey, Carl Bradley, Mike Gray,
Terry Niblack, Emerson Nafziger, Kevin Steffey, and Aaron Hager.
The day-long programs are scheduled at:
- the Rend Lake Conference
Center in Whittington on January 14,
- the Crowne Plaza in
Springfield on January 15,
- the i Wireless Center
(formerly The Mark) in Moline on January 16,
- Kishwaukee College in
Malta on January 17, and
- the Interstate Center in
Bloomington on January 18.
"We are presenting five regional
meetings to provide as many corn and soybean growers across the
state as possible with the opportunity to participate in
multidisciplinary presentations on critical issues in the areas
of crop production and plant protection," said Aaron Hager, weed
scientist with U of I Extension. "We have brought together many
of the leading experts on these topics in a format that is
designed to promote in-depth discussion and interaction."
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the program will start
promptly at 9:00 a.m. Adjournment at each site is set for 3:00
to 3:30 p.m. Certified Crop Advisor credits will be offered in
the following areas: Professional Development (1.0), Crop
Management (0.5), Nutrient Management (0.5), and Integrated Pest
Management (3.5).
The pre-registration fee for each session is $45 through Dec.
22, 2007. The late registration fee or registration at the door
will be $60.
Registration is available on-line at
http://www.ipm.uiuc.edu/conferences/ or by calling Sandy
Osterbur at (217)244- 2124. Additional information is available
by contacting Aaron Hager at (217)333-4424. |
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