February 7 in Harrisonburg
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Featuring:
Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting
Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University
Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech
CCA/NMP Certification Credits
Exhibitor Trade Show
Lunch
Location:
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
4808 S. Valley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Cost to attend:
$10 at the door
Pre-register by:
January 30. Call Rockingham Co. Extension at (540) 564-3080.
In case of inclement weather:
Call (540) 564-3080 to hear latest about any weather-related cancellations!
To register as a trade show exhibitor:
Contact Matt Yancey, VA No-Till Alliance Coordinator at (540) 564-3080 or matt@virginianotill.com.
Continuing education credits:
Continuing education credits will be available for Nutrient Management Planners and Certified Crop Advisors.
Agenda
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Topic |
Speaker |
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8:30 |
REGISTRATION / VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS |
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9:00 |
Welcome & Introduction | |||
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9:10 |
Top 5 Things to Help Increase Corn Yields |
Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting |
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10:00 |
BREAK |
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10:15 |
The Science & Management of Soil Biology |
Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University |
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11:15 |
Making the No-Till Transition | |||
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Noon |
LUNCH / TRADE SHOW / MOVIE |
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1:30 |
Concurrent Sessions (choose one) |
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| Rotation Pays: A Fresh Look at Old Ideas, Richard Fitzgerald, NRCS | Tips for No-Tiling Wheat & Barley, Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech | |||
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2:15 |
Concurrent Sessions (choose one) |
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| Beating Slugs in High Residue Systems, Bobby Clark, VA Tech | Cutting Through the Spin on Micronutrients, Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University | |||
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3:00 |
Concurrent Sessions (choose one) |
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| Corn Establishment: Getting a Great Stand, Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting | Nitrogen Management in Simple Terms, Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech | |||
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3:30 |
ADJOURN |
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