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FSR Agronomy College Aims to Keep Agronomic Professionals Sharp

Sessions, speakers lined up to provide insight on current agronomic issues

From watching for insects and diseases, to carefully applying chemicals and curtailing runoff, to keeping up with ever­-advancing technology, agronomists have a lot of reasons to stay sharp.

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association (OABA) and Ohio State University Extension are lining up experts to share the latest with agronomists, Certified Crop Advisers and custom applicators during the Farm Science Review Agronomy College, to be held Sept. 15 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio.

“We have arranged a solid lineup of sessions and topic experts that will provide the latest information to help agronomists and applicators better serve their customers,” said Harold Watters, CPAg, CCA and assistant professor in agricultural and natural resources at OSU.

The program, which will take place one week prior to the annual Farm Science Review, will also provide continuing education credits to help CCAs and custom applicators meet professional requirements, including three hours of pest management credit and two hours each of nutrient management and crop management credits.

Confirmed topics and speakers include:

  • Plant Pathology ­- “What a Year for Disease! Preparing for 2016”

    • Anne Dorrance, OSU professor of soybean pathology, host resistance

    • Pierce Paul, OSU associate professor of cereal pathology, epidemiology

  • Crop Production -­ “Rescuing the 2015 Crop”

    • Peter Thomison, OSU professor of horticulture and crop science

    • Laura Lindsey, OSU assistant professor of horticulture and crop science

  • Weed Management -­ “Something Old, Something New and the Same Old Problems”

    • Mark Loux, OSU professor of horticulture and crop science

  • Pest Management -­ “How Do We Manage Those Fall Pests?”

    • Andy Michel, OSU associate professor of entomology

  • Custom Application -­ “There’s So Many Options! ­ What Should I Use?”

    • Speaker TBD

  • Nutrient Management -­ “Let’s Reduce Movement, But Help Our Crops too!”

    • Tony Vyn, Purdue University professor of agronomy

  • Technology ­- “It’s a Plane, It’s a Bird...It’s a UAV!”

    • John Barker, Ohio State extension educator

  • Precision Agriculture -­ “Is Accuracy an Issue?”

    • John Fulton, OSU associate professor of food, agricultural & biological engineering

    • Scott Schearer, OSU professor and chair of food, agricultural & biological engineering

The new partnership between OABA and OSU Extension gives participants access to a broader resource base in an ever-­changing industry.

“OABA is dedicated to helping its members meet the evolving needs of the state’s agriculture industry,” said OABA President and CEO Chris Henney. “The Molly Caren Agricultural Center provides a unique training and education setting for bringing together experts under many topic areas to offer sessions that will be beneficial to all in attendance.”

Registration

Registration for the Agronomy College is $120 per participant. For complete event details and to register, visit oaba.net/events or contact Margo Long at 614-­326­-7520 or mlong@oaba.net.

Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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