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 IPM Field Scout Training Class at UW-River Falls 3/13/07 Minimize
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Posted by: WCM Staff 1/18/2007 1:12 PM
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Extension and the Integrated Pest Management Program will co-sponsor the IPM Field Scout Training Class to be held on the UW-River Falls campus, March 13-14, 2007. Topics covered include, pest identification and biology, damage symptoms, economic thresholds and scouting techniques for insects, weeds, plant pathogens, herbicide injury and nutrient deficiency symptoms for corn, alfalfa, soybean and wheat.

UW-River Falls Field Scout Training Class

Bryan Jensen, IPM Program

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls, UW-Extension and the Integrated Pest Management Program will co-sponsor the IPM Field Scout Training Class to be held on the UW-River Falls campus, March 13-14, 2007.  Topics covered include, pest identification and biology, damage symptoms, economic thresholds and scouting techniques for insects, weeds, plant pathogens, herbicide injury and nutrient deficiency symptoms for corn, alfalfa, soybean and wheat.  CCA Credits will be applied for in the areas of pest and nutrient management.

Non-student registration fee is $100/person and covers the cost of the training and copies of the Field Crop Scout Training Manual and Ontario Weeds.  To register, send a check payable to UW-Extension to Bryan Jensen, Dept. of Entomology, 1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI  53706.  Registration is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information call Bryan Jensen at (608) 263-4073 or email at bmjense1@facstaff.wisc.edu 

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Rm. 217 Agricultural Sciences Building
7:45
Registration
-outside Rm. 217, Agricultural Sciences Building
8:00
Introduction
Bryan Jensen
Integrated Pest Management Program, UW-Madison
8:15
Diseases of Corn, Alfalfa, Wheat and Soybeans
Dr. Brian Hudelson
Dept. of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison
10:30
Field Crop Disease Lab
Rm. 221
Dr. Brian Hudelson
12:15
Lunch (On your own)
1:15
Insect Pests of Corn, Alfalfa, Soybeans and Wheat
Bryan Jensen
3:15
Field Crop Insect Lab
Rm. 221
Bryan Jensen
5:00
Dinner (on your own)
6:30
-Soil and Plant Tissue Sampling
-Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms
Scott Sturgul
Nutrient and Pest Management Program, UW-Madison Introduction to
8:15
Quiz
8:45
Adjourn

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Rm. 217 Agricultural Sciences Building
8:00
Introduction to Nutrient Management Planning
Scott Sturgul, NPM Program
9:45
Break
10:00
Grass and Sedge Weed Identification
Dr. Mike Crotser
Department of Plant and Earth Sciences, UW-River Falls
11:15
Annual Broadleaf Weed Identification
Dr. Mike Crotser
12:15
Lunch  (on your own)
1:15
Biennial and Perennial Weed Identification
2:15
Herbicide Mode of Action and Injury Symptoms
Mike Crotser
3:30
Break
3:45
Weed Identification Lab, Greenhouse
Dr. Mike Crotser
5:15
Identification Test (optional for non students)

 

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