Crop Advantage meetings focus on herbicide resistance and crop management
topics
Contacts:
Joel DeJong, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Field Agronomist, (712)
546-7835.
Brent Pringnitz, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach, (515) 2946429, bpring@iastate.edu
Registration is now open for the 2014 Crop Advantage Series meeting. Sponsored by
Iowa State University Extension, the meetings will be held at 13 locations across Iowa in
January. Each location focuses on local crop production issues, delivering Iowa State
University research to farmers across Iowa.
“The Crop Advantage Series is targeted to providing the latest information to producers
and helping them make profitable decisions for the upcoming growing season,” says Joel
DeJong, Extension Field Agronomist in northwest Iowa and chair of the planning
committee. “Each location has a variety of topics, including crops, pests, soil fertility, and
farm management.”
Extension weed specialists Mike Owen and Bob Hartzler will discuss management
options when dealing with herbicide resistance as the keynote topic for the 2014 series.
In addition, each location features a full agenda of workshops that attendees can choose
from, developing a personalized meeting agenda. Program topics that focus on local
needs and production issues are selected by the ISU Extension field agronomists for each
meeting.
“Each year attendees tell me they wish there were more breakout sessions during the day.
They are interested in so many of the topics and can’t be at every workshop. The topics
are in demand. It’s a great problem to have,” according to DeJong.
“The Crop Advantage Series provides a statewide message on important issues yet retains
local input on topics for that specific area. Crop and pest management issues are different
for each area of the state and these meetings are tailored to fit the needs of producers in
that area,” says Brent Pringnitz, program coordinator with ISU Agriculture and Natural
Resources Extension.
Launched in 2002, the meeting series has impressive attendance numbers. “We’ve seen
tremendous growth in attendance for the Series. Response from producers has been very
positive. In addition to receiving the latest research information from the University, the
meetings have been a valuable way for producers to provide input back to ISU
researchers and specialists on what their needs are. It works both ways,” states DeJong.
Each of the meetings is approved for Certified Crop Adviser continuing education
credits. Each location also offers the opportunity for private pesticide applicators to
receive continuing education credits.
“Producers have appreciated the opportunity to get their pesticide applicator
recertification done at the same time as the Crop Advantage meeting. It makes an
efficient learning experience,” states DeJong.
Early registration for each location is $35 and includes workshop materials, lunch, and
refreshments. Registration less than one week prior or at the meeting increases to $45. An
additional fee is charged for CCA credits and private pesticide applicator recertification.
Additional program details, registration forms and online registration is available at
www.cropadvantage.org or from local ISU Extension offices.
2014 Schedule
January 6 - Sheldon
January 8 - Okoboji
January 9 - Mason City
January 10 - Burlington
January 14 - Ames
January 15 - Storm Lake
January 16 - Honey Creek
January 21 - Atlantic
January 22 - Fort Dodge
January 23 - Waterloo
January 28 - LeMars
January 29 - Iowa City
January 30 - Carroll