By Brent Pringnitz, Department
of Agronomy
The Field Extension
Education Laboratory (FEEL) near Ames is offering a new
program on July 13-14, the 2009 Field Diagnostic Clinic. This
FEEL program focuses on the fundamentals of crop plant
diagnostics.
For someone new to field diagnostics this clinic will provide
fundamental training to conduct accurate diagnosis of crop and
pest problems. The program will also challenge experienced
agronomists to identify new pests and crop problems, and refresh
skills needed on a daily basis to provide sound agronomic
advice.
Program
sessions focus on insect, weed and crop disease identification,
herbicide injury, nutrient deficiency symptoms, and
understanding crop growth and development. Sessions will be
taught by ISU Extension faculty from the departments of
agronomy, entomology and plant pathology. Each small group
session includes intensive, hands-on training in FEEL
demonstration plots to enhance instructor-student interaction.
The program also includes an evening barbecue with the
instructors and a presentation by Elwynn Taylor, ISU Extension
climatologist.
The Field Diagnostic Clinic is approved for Certified Crop
Adviser CEUs: 5.5 crop management, 6.0 pest management and 1.5
nutrient management.
Registration is required for this program and space is limited.
Registration is $250 and includes all meals, breaks and course
references. To register for this program, or for more details on
the course, visit
the
FEEL website. For program questions please contact the
Agribusiness Education Program at (515) 432-9548 or
aep@iastate.edu.
The Field Extension Education Laboratory (FEEL) is a 43-acre
teaching and demonstration facility that has been training crop
production professionals since 1987. FEEL is coordinated by the
Agribusiness Education Program, a joint effort of the
departments of Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology and
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering with support from the
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and
Iowa State University
Extension. For a full listing of educational programs available,
visit www.aep.iastate.edu.
Brent Pringnitz is
coordinator othe Agribusiness Education Program. He can be
reached at (515) 432-9548 or by emailing
bpring@iastate.edu
.
