The agenda runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes lunch if attending in person.
- Commodity group update from Michigan Wheat Program, Michigan Soybean Association and Michigan Corn
- On-Farm Soybean Research Update – Eric Anderson, MSU Extension soybean educator
- MAEAP Update – Josh Appleby, MAEAP verifier
- Field Crops Disease Management Update – Marty Chilvers, MSU field crop pathologist
- Soil Fertility Research Update – Kurt Steinke, MSU Soil Fertility
- Agronomy Research Update – Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist
- Nematode Management Update – Marisol Quintanilla, MSU nematologist
- Insect Pest and Slug Management Update – Chris Difonzo, MSU Entomology, and Sarah Hughson, MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics lab
- Breakout sessions
- Input markets and purchasing strategies – Jon LaPorte, MSU Extension Farm business management educator
- Commodity Market and Farm Bill Outlook – Alan Ker, MSU Food and Agricultural Policy
- Forage Research Update – Kim Cassida, MSU forages specialist
- Precision ag and remote sensing applications – Richard Price, MSU Extension conservation systems agronomy educator
Credits
The following credits will be made available to those who attend the entire meeting:
- 5 Michigan pesticide recertification (RUP) credits
- 5 continuing education units (CEUs) for certified crop advisors
- 1 MAEAP Phase I credit
Registration
Registration for the in-person meeting is $75 per person when pre-registering or $85 per person when registering onsite. Registration for the virtual option is $45 per person. The in-person meeting will include breakfast, a hot lunch and snacks. Registrants for the virtual option will receive information on how to join via Zoom. Register for the in-person option by Dec. 9 and for the virtual option by Dec. 12.
Register for the 2024 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
For help with registration, please contact ANR Event Services at events@anr.msu.edu or Megghan Honke Seidel at honkemeg@msu.edu or 989-666-3773. For program questions, please contact Madelyn Celovsky at celovsk2@msu.edu or 517-768-2048 or Christine Charles at charl122@msu.edu or 973-255-6097.
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