Ohio State University Extension is offering three educational webinars called Corn, Soybean and Wheat Connection for Ohio crop farmers and industry during January and February, 2014. The sessions will focus on corn production, soybean production and weed control. There are three options to for individuals to participate in these sessions.
The three program dates and topics are:
January 14th Corn Production from 7:00-8:30 pm
Optimizing Corn Yields-Assessing the Contribution of Key Agronomic Management Factors
Dr. Peter Thomison, State Specialist Corn Production, Ohio State University Extension
Seed Treatments in Corn: Impacts on Pests and Pollinators
Dr. Andy Michel, State Specialist Field Crops Entomology, Ohio State University Extension
Dr. Reed Johnson, Entomologist Apiculture, The Ohio State University
February 11th Soybean Production from 7:00-8:30 pm
Everything but the Kitchen Sink: High Input Soybean Production
Dr. Laura Lindsey, State Specialist Soybean & Small Grains Production, Ohio State University Extension
Updates on Fungicides and Resistance, Soybean Cyst Nematode and Seed Treatments
Dr. Anne Dorrance, State Specialist Plant Pathology Soybeans, Ohio State University Extension
February 25th Weed Control from 10 am-Noon
Update on New Herbicides/Recommendations
Managing Herbicide Site of Action
Dr. Mark Loux, State Specialist Weed Management, Ohio State University Extension
There are three viewing options for individuals to participate in these sessions.
Option 1. At county locations live. Ashtabula, Carroll, Clinton, Darke, Hancock, Hardin, Knox, Morrow, Muskingum, Wayne, Williams and Wood Counties will host sessions in the series. You will want to check locations, other preregistration information and site details at https://agcrops.osu.edu/calendar or call the county office listed. Details are listed under the date for each webinar.
Option 2. You can sign-up for connection details to view the broadcast live in your home or office at http://go.osu.edu/cswconnect2014. Please signup for the first session by January 13th.Note you will want a high speed connection to view program. Details on connection speed and other setup information will be sent on January 13th.
Option 3. Program will be recorded and available on-line 10 days after the program. The location address will be published in CORN Newsletter or by visitinghttps://agcrops.osu.edu.
More details on all three sessions can be found on Ohio State University Extension’s Agronomic Crops Team calendar page at https://agcrops.osu.edu/calendar