University of Maryland Extension

Virtual Agronomy Meeting

Event Series: 
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
When: 
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 - 4:00pm to 8:30pm
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/AgronFeb17
Description/Notes: 

 

 

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting

Thursday, February 17, 2021
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/AgronFeb17

4:00pm

Herbicide and Weed Update

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

4:30pm

Bt Traits in Corn

Alan Leslie, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

5:00pm

Weed Management for Pastures

Jeff Semler, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

5:30pm

MDA Pesticide Update

Jeff Semler, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

6:00pm

Sponsor  Highlights

6:15pm

Interpreting a Soil Test

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

6:45pm

Fertility Management for Forages

Amanda Grev, Agent, Forage Specialist, Western Maryland Research and Education Center, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

7:15pm

Cover Crop Mixes

Sarah Hirsh, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems
University of Maryland Extension

7:45pm

Increasing the Protein Content of Soft Red Winter Wheat

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

8:15pm

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 26, 2021  (Friday)  | 8am-Noon

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/AgronFeb17
Tags: 
herbicide
weed management
Bt corn
pesticide applicator recertification
soil testing
forage fertility managment
cover crops
Winter Crop Production Meetings 2020-2021
Agonomy
agronomy meeting
Grain marketing
Maryland Grain
Related Files: 
PDF icon Agronomy Vitrual Meeting Agenda - February 17, 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.