Seed treatment educational sessions scheduled for November 20

Nicolle Ritchie<ritchi67@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension -

This event will cover various aspects of treating seed, including equipment, storage of treated seed, different carriers and treatments and more. Eight category 4, commercial core and private core RUP credits are available.

Corn at V1 growth stage starting to emerge from the ground.
Photo by Nicolle Ritchie, MSU Extension.

On Nov. 20, 2024, a full day of seed treatment education will take place at Clinton County Smith Hall, 819 W Park St, St. Johns, MI 48879, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is for anyone who treats seed or is interested in learning more about seed treatment. The sessions will cover various aspects of treating seed, including equipment, storage of treated seed, different carriers and treatments and more.

Eight category 4, commercial core and private core restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits are available.

The cost is $40 per person, which includes lunch. In future years, seed treatment credits will be offered on a more regular basis (both in person and online) in shorter time blocks to help individuals get the needed education without such a long day.

A tentative agenda follows:

7:30 a.m.: Check-in/Registration
8:00 a.m.: Equipment use, maintenance, and calibration
9:30 a.m.: Application and disposal
10:30 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: Seed coloration and carriers
11:30 a.m.: Pesticides and the environment
12:15 p.m.: Lunch
12:45 p.m.: Labels and comprehension
1:15 p.m.: Biological seed treatments in soybeans
1:45 p.m.: Pests
2:45 p.m.: Break
3:00 p.m.: PPE
3:30 p.m.: Storage
4:00 p.m.: Calculate use rates
5:00 p.m.: Wrap-up and credits

Register online or contact the Van Buren County Michigan State University Extension office at 269-657-8213 or msue.vanburen@county.msu.edu for help registering. Questions can be directed to Michigan State University Extension field crops educators Nicolle Ritchie or Jenna Falor.

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