2016 Corn/Soybean Day

Friday, January 22, 2016 - 8:30am to 3:30pm
Location:
Founder's Hall at Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH 43502
Contact email:
Contact name:
Eric Richer
Contact phone:
419-337-9210

The annual Corn & Soybean Day program is scheduled for Friday, January 22nd at Sauder Farm and Craft Village’s Founders Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Optional CORE & Category 6-Fumigation sessions for pesticide applicator credits will be available from 3:45 to 5:15 pm).  The program has a variety of speakers and nearly 30 exhibitors sharing information on management practices for the 2016 crop production season.  Attendance at this year’s Corn/Soybean Day will fulfill the 3 hour requirement for private pesticide applicator recertification and the 2 hour Ohio Fertilizer Applicator Certification & Training (FACT) required for those with a pesticide license.

Topics for the day include:

Managing Soybean Cyst Nematode in Ohio
Terry Niblack, Chair OSU Plant Pathology Department

Water Quality and Phosphorus Management
Kevin King, USDA-Agricultural Research Service

New Herbicide Tolerant Traits and Weeds Update
Mark Loux, OSU Weed Science Department

Nutrient Management for Forage and Pasture
Allen Gahler, OSU Extension Educator, Sandusky County

Improving Yield & Water Quality with Nitrogen Timing
Ed Lentz, OSU Extension Crops Specialist, Hancock County

In addition, exhibitors from seed and input suppliers, banking, crop insurance, grain marketing and the machinery industry will be on site to share information about products and programs.

The following continuing education credits for pesticide applicators are offered throughout the day:
*Private: 3 hrs including Core and Categories 1, 2 & 6
*Commercial: 3 hrs including Commercial Core and Categories 2A, 2C, & 2D
*Michigan: 3 hrs
*Certified Crop Advisors:  4 hours total credit including IPM, NM, & SW

Pre-registration, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch and materials is $35 and should be postmarked by January 13th.  At the door registrations are $60 and available on a limited basis. A more detailed agenda and registration information can be found here for a flyer. Contact Eric Richer, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources  419-337-9210 or richer.5@osu.edu for more information.