University of Maryland Extension

Virtual Agronomy Meeting

Event Series: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
When: 
Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Where: 
Online (If not able to join online or on your phone, please contact your local ag agent)
Event Type: 
Lecture/Seminar
Organization/Sponsor: 
https://go.umd.edu/AgronFeb26
Description/Notes: 

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2021
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/AgronFeb26

8:00am

Herbicide and Weed Update

Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

8:30am

Pesticide Litigation Update

Paul Goeringer,  Senior Faculty Legal Specialist
Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland Extension

9:00am

Disease Management for Corn on Corn Rotations

Andy Kness, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

9:30am

MDA Pesticide Update

David Parks,  Agricultural Inspector, Pesticide Regulation
Maryland Department of Agriculture

10:00am

Sponsor  Highlights

10:15am

Nitrogen Management with Cover Crops

Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist, Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA

10:45am

Precision Management in an Imprecise World

Josh McGrath, Extension Associate Professor, Agricultural Soil Management
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, University of Kentucky

11:15am

Updating Critical Nutrient Levels for Corn Tissue Tests

Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy
Plant Science & Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland Extension

11:45am

MDA Nutrient Management Update

Howard Callahan,  Nutrient Management Specialist
Maryland Department of Agriculture

12:15pm

Adjourn

Complete recertification forms and program evaluations

CCA, Nutrient Management and Private Pesticide Applicator credits will be offered for MD, DE, & PA

To print the agenda (pdf) click "Related Files" at the bottom of the page.

OTHER VIRTUAL WINTER AGRONOMY MEETINGS SCHEDULED

December 1, 2020 (Tuesday)  |  4pm-8:30pm
December 3, 2020 (Thursday)  |  8am-12:15pm
January 21, 2021 (Thursday)  |  8am-Noon
February 17, 2021 (Wednesday)  |  4pm-8:30pm

 University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

Cost: 
Free
Link: 
https://go.umd.edu/AgronFeb26
Tags: 
herbicide
weed management
pesticide applicator recertification
corn
cover crops
Precision management
nutrient managment
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
Agronomy
agronomy meeting
Related Files: 
PDF icon Agronomy Vitrual Meeting Agenda - February 26, 2021
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University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office.