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Wisconsin Fertilizer, Aglime, & Pest Management Conference and Trade Show

Conference Highlights based on recent emails between Carrie Laboski and Chris Boerboom, conference coordinators.

Carrie,

You’ve done a fantastic job coordinating the Wisconsin Fertilizer, Aglime, and Pest Management Conference again this year. The program looks like a winner, especially the first day’s focus on water. Great for CCAs looking for soil and water credits. After all, you know what Ben Franklin said, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”

                                       ~ Boerboom

Chris,

You wouldn’t have known that quote without an internet connection, but yes, Tuesday should be an interesting look at ag and water issues. Since you’re into quotes, try this on for size, “All the water that will ever be, is right now.” (National Geographic). Seriously, water is an important resource in Wisconsin. Even though Wisconsin averages 32 inches of precipitation, only 6 to 10 inches become groundwater, but we use millions of gallons. Actually, people use even more than cows – 56 gallons/day/person vs 45 gallons/day/cow.

                                       ~ Laboski

Carrie,

Yes, you’re great with the facts and figures. You have me beat there. Do you think anyone has noticed that these emails are a shameless rip off of CropLife’s Lucas and Schrimpf column? Since we’re this far into this stunt, we might as well keep going. Are there any other conference highlights you want to promo?

                                    ~ Boerboom

Chris,

Really, there should be something at the conference for everyone: special speakers on starter fertilizer, insect resistance management, bioenergy/natural resources, crisis response, a new traits panel, etc., etc. CCA folks can earn 13.5 hours of credits and still have ample time to visit the trade show.

                                    ~ Laboski

Carrie,

One new wrinkle for the conference that might interest people is the review and exam session for recertifying applicators on Wednesday morning. Applicators could come to the conference early, recertify, and take the rest of the day to catch some sessions or buy a new spray rig. Maybe I should see about getting one to spray my test plots.

                                    ~ Boerboom

Boerboom,

Don’t get excited, you can’t afford any of those. Back to business, another couple special sessions are for new SNAP-Plus users or those looking for updates. Pre-registration is required for these sessions and the recertification session, but there’s no extra fee.

                                    ~ Laboski

Carrie,

OK, I think we made all the main points. The opening session is a hot topic for Wisconsin, the next 2 days are packed with current issues, options for a couple special sessions, but yet plenty of time to visit the trade show. Only one question left, do you think they will print this?

                                    ~ Boerboom

Not likely.

                                    ~ Laboski