Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference

February 26, 2024 8:30AM - 4:00PM

175 N Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN 46565, USA

Contact: Eric Anderson

Agricultural producers from Indiana and Michigan need to fine-tune their irrigated corn and soybean production systems to maintain and increase profitability. Because of this, Michigan State University Extension and Purdue University Extension are cooperating to conduct an educational program to address issues related to producing corn and soybean under irrigation.  This meeting is offered with financial support from the Michigan Soybean Committee, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan.

The agenda for the day will be:

  • 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens (coffee available)
  • 9 a.m. - Welcome & Announcements
  • 9:15 a.m. - Irrigated Crop Disease Management - Darcy Telenko, Purdue University
  • 10 a.m. - Controlling Johnsongrass Under Irrigation - Erin Burns, Michigan State University
  • 10:45 a.m. - Break
  • 11 a.m. - Disappearing Insects - Chris DiFonzo, Michigan State University
  • 11:45 a.m. - Irrigation Scheduling Experiences - Stephen Boyer, Purdue University
  • 12 p.m. - Lunch
  • 1 p.m. - Managing Crop Nutrients on Irrigated Land - Shaun Casteel, Purdue University
  • 1:45 p.m. - Worker Protection Standards - Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension
  • 2:15 p.m. - Break
  • 2:30 p.m. - Soybean Best Management Practices - Mike Staton, Michigan State University Extension
  • 3:15 p.m. - Is Your Water Supply Adequate? - Lyndon Kelley, MSU/Purdue Extension
  • 3:30 p.m. - 2023 Irrigation Research Update - Younsuk Dong, Michigan State University
  • 4 p.m. - Evaluation, Credits and Adjourn

CREDITS
Indiana PARP (1) (fee sponsored by Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance)
Indiana CCH (Cat 1, Cat 14, RT)
Michigan RUP (4 Commercial/Private Core, or Field Crops 1A requested)
CCA CEUs (2 IPM, 1 NM, 1 CM, 1 SW)

COST
Due to the generous support of the Michigan Soybean Committee and Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, we are able to once again offer this meeting at a cost of only $20 per person when registering by Feb. 18 ($30 after that date). The cost includes all educational programming, event handouts, and a buffet-style lunch served by the Blue Gate staff. Registrations cancelled on or after Feb. 19 will incur a $20 cancellation fee.

For questions regarding registration, please contact the MSU St. Joseph County Extension office at msue.stjoseph@county.msu.edu or 269-467-5511 for assistance. For more information, contact the LaGrange County Extension office at lagrangeces@purdue.edu or 260-499-6334.

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