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Delaware Ag Week- Corn and Cover Crops Session

January 11 @ 8:50 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Agronomy Corn and Cover Crops

Thursday, January 11, 2024
8:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

8:50 a.m. 
Opening Remarks
Dr. Jarrod Miller, University of Delaware

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
NRCS Updates on Soil Health
Jayme Arthurs, State Resource Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service

9:30a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Research in 2023 Corn Weed Management
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware

9:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.
2023 Corn Disease Management and Research Update
Dr. Alyssa Koehler, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware

10:10 a.m.       Break and Visit Exhibitors

10:25 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Research in Corn and Soybean Corridors and Biological Amendments in Delaware.

Mr. James Adkins, Warrington Irrigation Research Farm Manager and Irrigation Engineer, University of Delaware

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Projects in Agronomic and Nutrient Management in Corn and Cover Crops
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware

11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. 
Delaware Soybean Board Remarks and Yield Contest Awards
Mr. Cory Atkins, Delaware Soybean Board Chairman

11:50 a.m.           Lunch and Visit Exhibitors

Credits for this Session:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  1.00
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:  4.00
DE Nutrient Management Credits:  1.75
MD Nutrient Management Credits:  1.75
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:  NM: 0.50, PM: 0.50, SW: 0.50

Details

Date:
January 11
Time:
8:50 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://sites.udel.edu/delawareagweek/2023/11/04/agronomy-corn-cover-crop/

Organizer

University of Delaware

Venue

Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
18500 South Dupont Highway
Harrington, DE 19952 United States
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