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Crop Advantage Series Delivering the research,

knowledge and experience

of Iowa State University

Extension and Outreach to

decision-makers in the field.

Iowa CityJanuary 25

BurlingtonJanuary 6

AmesJanuary 11

SheldonJanuary 4

Mason CityJanuary 13

DenisonJanuary 26

OkobojiJanuary 5

Storm LakeJanuary 10

WaterlooJanuary 19Fort Dodge

January 18

AtlanticJanuary 17 Moravia

January 12

Le MarsJanuary 24

DavenportJanuary 27

Gain the Advantage for 2017.

Continuing Education Credits for Certified Crop AdvisersAll locations are approved for continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs). Credits awarded will depend on workshop sessions attended during the program. All topics are 1.0 credit. Program listings in this brochure use the following credit designations: CM–crop management, PM–pest management, NM–nutrient management, SW–soil and water management

Applicator Recertification for Iowa private pesticide applicatorsEach Crop Advantage meeting is approved for recertification for Iowa private pesticide applicators. Applicators must attend the entire meeting to receive recertification credit. The recertification fee for private pesticide applicators is included in meeting registration. Note: Commercial applicator recertification in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10 is offered for an additional fee at the Moravia (Honey Creek) location only.

Crop Advantage

80% of attendees said the information they received could increase profits $5 or more per acre on their farm. – post-meeting survey

Gaining the AdvantageIowa State University Extension and Outreach offers the Crop Advantage Series at 14 locations across Iowa during January 2017. Each year the Crop Advantage Series provides the latest research information on crop production.

Last year nearly 2,000 people attended a Crop Advantage meeting. Here are a few comments received following last year’s meetings.

Relevant information. Please keep these sessions going. I get more useful information from this than anything else I do. – Honey Creek

Iowa State staff are in touch with the ‘boots on the ground’ and did an excellent job. – Burlington

Excellent current information. – Waterloo

In one place, in one day, I can learn several different subjects from knowledgeable instructors, but most all good information for me to have on the farm. – Le Mars

Like the concurrent sessions. Let’s me choose different topics. – Moline

Excellent opening speaker. Perfectly met my expectations! – Fort Dodge

Solid information, up front and honest. Well organized. – Okoboji

Good speakers! They were entertaining, engaging, humorous, knowledgeable and personable. Gave us something you could take to the field, not just useless information like some meetings I’ve attended in the past. – Iowa City

Like the format that permits open question and answer interaction with knowledgable professionals. – Sheldon

Good opportunity to compare notes with ISU Extension specialists, colleagues and friends on topics of interest. – Ames

Very well organized and on schedule. Liked the booklet that included presentation write-ups. Very nice meeting! – Mason City

Always leave with a little more knowledge. – Atlantic

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9:30 Registration opens

10:00 Soil health and climate change Jerry Hatfield, director, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, USDA-ARS (SW)

11:00 Palmer amaranth: Preventing movement onto your farm Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist (PM)

12:00 Lunch (provided)

12:50 Session A (select one topic) Financial erosion: Dealing with economic challenges Gary Wright, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Liz Juchems, Extension program specialist, Iowa Learning Farms (SW)

What’s going on in China? Corn, GMO, crop insurance and high-speed rails Wendong Zhang, Extension economist (CM)

1:45 Session B (select one topic) Nitrogen dynamics with a rye cover crop John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

Resistance management plan for soybean aphid Erin Hodgson, Extension entomologist (PM)

Update from 2016 NW Iowa On-farm and research farm results Joel DeJong, Extension field agronomist (CM)

2:40 Session C (select one topic) 2016 crop year in review – FACTS scenario analysis Sotirios Archontoulis, assistant professor, Agronomy (CM)

Liming research update and application strategies with low crop prices Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

SheldonJanuary 4


10:00 Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)



12:45 Session A (select one topic) Ag land management and water quality: Insights from Lake Erie Wendong Zhang, Extension economist (SW)

Nitrogen dynamics with a rye cover crop John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)


Spray equipment operation for emerging herbicide technology Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (PM)

1:40 Session B (select one topic) 2016 crop year in review – FACTS scenario analysis Mark Licht, Extension cropping systems specialist (CM)

Drainage design for profits and water quality Greg Brenneman, Extension agricultural engineering field specialist (SW)


Potential for field scale 4-R nutrient management and wetlands to reduce nitrate export Matt Helmers, Extension agricultural engineer (SW)

2:40 Session C (select one topic) Financial erosion: Dealing with economic challenges Gary Wright, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Weed management update - changes and improvements for 2017 Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist (PM)

Okoboji January 5

Joel DeJongIowa State University

Extension field agronomist [email protected]

(712) 546-7835

Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomists. Knowledge in every field.

Paul KasselIowa State University

Extension field [email protected]

(712) 262-2264


(Session C continued) Making sure planter technology accomplishes the basics Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (CM)

3:35 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Joel DeJong, Extension field agronomist

4:20 Meeting adjourns

Northwest Iowa Community College – Building A US Highway 18 West

Sheldon, Iowa

(Session C continued) Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)

What’s going on in China? Corn, GMO, crop insurance and high-speed rails Wendong Zhang, Extension economist (CM)

3:35 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Paul Kassel, Extension field agronomist


Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center 1405 US Highway 71

Milford, Iowa


8:55 Welcome Virgil Schmitt, Extension field agronomist; Angie Peltier, Commercial agriculture educator, University of Illinois; Joe Merschman, Merschman Seeds, Inc.

9:00 Crop weather outlook 2017 Elwynn Taylor, Extension climatologist (CM)

10:00 Palmer amaranth identification and management Aaron Hager, Extension weed management specialist, University of Illinois (PM)



1:00 Session A (select one topic) Drainage design for profits and water quality Greg Brenneman, Extension agricultural engineering field specialist (SW)

Making sure planter technology accomplishes the basics Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (CM)

Potassium’s effect on yield, corn response to N, and soybean diseases Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

SDS and emerging corn disease management Daren Mueller, Extension crop plant pathologist (PM)

2:00 Session B (select one topic) Cropping systems and tillage Emerson Nafziger, Extension crop production specialist, University of Illinois (CM)

Impact of nitrogen application timing on corn production and nitrogen rates for southeast Iowa John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

Resistance management plan for soybean aphid Virgil Schmitt, Extension field agronomist (PM)


3:10 Session C (select one topic) Cropping systems and tillage Emerson Nafziger, Extension crop production specialist, University of Illinois (CM)


Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Meaghan Anderson, Rebecca Vittetoe and Virgil Schmitt, Extension field agronomists


The Burlington Crop Advantage is presented in partnership with

Merschman Seeds, Inc., University of Illinois Extension, the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa

Soybean Association.

BurlingtonJanuary 6

Comfort Suites1780 Stonegate Center Drive

Burlington, Iowa

Virgil SchmittIowa State University


(563) 263-5701

Angie PeltierUniversity of Illinois

Extension commercial agriculture educator

[email protected] (309) 734-5532

Meaghan AndersonIowa State University


(319) 337-2145

Program hosts

Rebecca VittetoeIowa State University


(319) 653-4811

Herbicide resistance is an increasing problem for crop production. Iowa State University Extension field agronomists led Weeds Week programs in July 2016 to assist farmers and retailers in creating long-term, resilient weed management plans for their farms and customers. An online, self-study version of the course is in development.

WEEDS week

“Really informative, strong agenda, great team of speakers and facility...

Great interaction.” – attendee at Nashua location

84% felt they were better able to design a

multiple-mode of action herbicide program as a result of attending the

program.


10:00 Crop market outlook Gary Wright, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)



12:45 Session A (select one topic) Drainage design for profits and water quality Greg Brenneman, Extension agricultural engineering field specialist (SW)




1:40 Session B (select one topic) Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on soil, yield and economic returns Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil and water specialist (SW)



Weed management update - changes and improvements for 2017 Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist (PM)

2:35 Break

2:40 Session C (select one topic) 2016 crop year in review – FACTS scenario analysis Mark Licht, Extension cropping systems specialist (CM)

Financial erosion: Dealing with economic challenges Gary Wright, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Storm LakeJanuary 10

Paul KasselIowa State University


(712) 262-2264


(Session C continued) Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Sarah Carlson, midwest cover crop director, Practical Farmers of Iowa (SW)


3:35 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Paul Kassel, Extension field agronomist



9:00 Welcome Mark Johnson, Extension field agronomist

9:05 Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension economist (CM)


11:05 New and re-emerging diseases of corn to look out for Mark Johnson, Extension field agronomist (PM)


1:00 Session A (select one topic) Meeting the nitrate reduction goal: what will it take? Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)

Angie Rieck-HinzIowa State University


(515) 231-2830

Mark JohnsonIowa State University


(515) 979-9578

AmesJanuary 11


(Session A continued) Potassium’s effect on yield, corn response to N, and soybean diseases Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)


2:00 Session B (select one topic) Conservation counts: Tracking progress of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Laurie Nowatzke, measurement coordinator, Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (SW)

Meeting the nitrate reduction goal: what will it take? Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)


3:15 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension field agronomist


Buena Vista University – Siebens Forum610 West Fourth Street

Storm Lake, Iowa

Quality Inn and Suites –Starlite Village 13th Street and Dayton Avenue

Ames, Iowa


8:55 Welcome and opening comments Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension field agronomist


10:00 Session A (select one topic) Liming research update and application strategies with low crop prices Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

Pasture renovation Joe Sellers, Extension beef specialist; Logan Wallace, ag specialist, McNay Research and Demonstration farm (CM)

Pesticide resistance: A threat to midwestern crop production Meaghan Anderson, Extension field agronomist (PM)

Weed management update - changes and improvements for 2017 Mike Owen, Extension weed management specialist (PM)

11:00 Session B (select one topic) Nutrient reduction strategies in Iowa and beyond Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)

(Session B continued) Potassium’s effect on yield, corn response to N, and soybean diseases Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

Tall fescue management Joe Sellers, Extension beef specialist (CM)



1:00 Session C (select one topic) Financial erosion: Retrenching in these economic times Charles Brown, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)





MoraviaJanuary 12




(319) 337-2145



(563) 263-5701



(319) 653-4811

3:00 Applicator session (select one) Iowa Commercial Ag Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course - Categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10 Kristine Schaefer, program manager, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PM)

Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension field agronomist


Honey Creek Resort 12633 Resort Drive

Moravia, Iowa

Extension Store Order at https://store.extension.iastate.eduExtension Store: https://store.extension.iastate.edu

Iowa State University Extension Store sells and distributes printed publications and digital content written by the faculty and staff of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Visit the Extension Store today to order printed publications, scouting cards and field guides on: Insect management Plant diseases Scouting information Weed identification Soil management and fertility Grain handling and storage Equipment and machinery Pesticide safety Water quality Many available instantly as digital downloads

Contact: 119 Printing/Publications Building (515) 294-5247 [email protected] https://store.extension.iastate.edu


9:00 Welcome Angie Rieck-Hinz and Terry Basol, Extension field agronomists


10:00 Session A (select one topic) Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on soil, yield and economic returns Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil and water specialist (SW)


Uniformity of liquid manure application Kapil Arora, Extension agricultural engineering field specialist (NM)

11:00 Session B (select one topic) Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on soil, yield and economic returns Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil and water specialist (SW)





Agronomic and conservation practices in land leases Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension field agronomist (CM)


2:00 Session D (select one topic) Financial erosion: Band-Aid or emergency room visit Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Terry Basol, Extension field agronomist


Mason CityJanuary 13




(515) 231-2830

Terry BasolIowa State University


(641) 435-4864

2:50 Break

3:10 Weed management update - changes and improvements for 2017 Mike Owen, Extension weed management specialist (PM)


North Iowa Area Community College Muse-Norris Conference Center

500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa

Integrated Crop ManagmentNews • Crops Blog • @ISUCropNews

http://crops.extension.iastate.edu

The latest crop, pest and soil management information from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists and field agronomists.

Subscribe to receive e-mail updates as articles are posted. Or follow us on Twitter @ISUCropNews


8:30 Biochar: What is it? How is it made? What might it do for your soils? Jill Euken, deputy director, Bioeconomy Institute, Iowa State University (SW)

9:20 Spray equipment operation for emerging herbicide technology Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (PM)

10:10 Break

10:20 Precision ag’s role in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy Ryan Bergman, program coordinator, Ag and Biosystems Engineering (SW)



1:00 Nitrogen dynamics with a rye cover crop John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)


AtlanticJanuary 17


Aaron SaeuglingIowa State University


(712) 769-2650

2:45 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Aaron Saeugling, Extension field agronomist



9:00 Welcome Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension field agronomist



11:00 Break

11:15 Session A (select one topic) Conservation counts: Tracking progress of the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)

Impact of nitrogen application timing on corn production John Sawyer, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)



1:00 Session B (select one topic) Financial erosion: Band-Aid or emergency room visit Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)



2:00 Session C (select one topic) Financial erosion: Band-Aid or emergency room visit Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Precision ag’s role in the Nutrient Reduction Strategy Ryan Bergman, program coordinator, Ag and Biosystems Engineering (SW)


Fort DodgeJanuary 18



(515) 231-2830

Mark JohnsonIowa State University


(515) 979-9578


2:50 Break

3:00 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Angie Rieck-Hinz, Extension field agronomist


Cass County Community Building 805 West 10th Street

Atlantic, Iowa

Best Western Starlite Village Junction of Highways 7 and 169

Fort Dodge, Iowa



10:00 Session A (select one topic) Financial erosion: Band-Aid or emergency room visit Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)


Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Matt Helmers, Extension agricultural engineer (SW)


11:00 Session B (select one topic) Financial erosion: Band-Aid or emergency room visit Kelvin Leibold, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)


Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Matt Helmers, Extension agricultural engineer (SW)



12:45 Session C (select one topic) Energy saving practices on the farm Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (CM)

Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on soil, yield and economic returns Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil and water specialist (SW)



1:45 Session D (select one topic) 2016 crop year in review – FACTS scenario analysis Mark Licht, Extension cropping systems specialist (CM)

Alfalfa establishment and varietal selection Brian Lang, Extension field agronomist (CM)

Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)

Reducing P loss from fields while optimizing profitability of crop production Antonio Mallarino, Extension soil fertility specialist (NM)

WaterlooJanuary 19

Terry BasolIowa State University


(641) 435-4864

Brian LangIowa State University


(563) 382-2949


2:45 Session E (select one topic) 2016 crop year in review – FACTS scenario analysis Mark Licht, Extension cropping systems specialist (CM)

Alfalfa best production practices Brian Lang, Extension field agronomist (CM)


Long-term tillage and crop rotation effects on soil, yield and economic returns Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Extension soil and water specialist (SW)

3:45 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Terry Basol, Extension field agronomist


Hawkeye Community College - Tama Hall 1501 East Orange Road

Waterloo, Iowa



11:00 Crop markets: What goes down will come back up again Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)


12:50 Session A (select one topic) Financial erosion: Dealing with economic challenges Gary Wright, Extension farm management field specialist (CM)

Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Liz Juchems, Extension program specialist, Iowa Learning Farms (SW)

Palmer amaranth: Preventing movement onto your farm Bob Hartzler, Extension weed management specialist (PM)



Update from 2016 NW Iowa On-farm and research farm results Joel DeJong, Extension field agronomist (CM)




Le MarsJanuary 24

Joel DeJongIowa State University


(712) 546-7835


3:35 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Joel DeJong, Extension field agronomist


Le Mars Convention Center 251 12th Street Southeast

Le Mars, Iowa

Land, climate and agricultural enterprises vary considerably from one area of the state to another. To find solutions to problems in each area and to study the impacts of regional differences, the Iowa Agriculture Experiment Station puts researchers and educators in the fields of research farms across Iowa. Farms near Ames are used for intensive studies and for teaching purposes.

Iowa State University Research and Demonstration FarmsResearchers and educators in Iowa’s fields


8:55 Welcome Meaghan Anderson, Virgil Schmitt, and Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension field agronomists


10:00 Session A (select one topic) Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Tom Kaspar, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, USDA-ARS (SW)









1:00 Session C (select one topic) Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)



Iowa CityJanuary 25




(319) 337-2145



(563) 263-5701



(319) 653-4811

(Session C continued) Pesticide resistance: A threat to midwestern crop production Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension field agronomist (PM)

2:00 Session D (select one topic) Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)


Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Tom Kaspar, National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment, USDA-ARS (SW)


3:00 Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Meaghan Anderson, Virgil Schmitt and Rebecca Vittetoe, Extension field agronomists


Highlander Conference Center Highway 1 and I-80, Exit 246

Iowa City, Iowa

More than 130 Iowa State faculty members use the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' farms for teaching, research and extension. Each year about 2,000 students receive hands-on education experiences and nearly 15,000 people visit Iowa State’s Research and Demonstration Farms.

Learn more about the Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms at http://farms.ag.iastate.edu


9:00 Welcome Mike Witt, Extension field agronomist

9:05 Weed management update - changes and improvements for 2017 Mike Owen, Extension weed management specialist (PM)

10:00 Session A (select one topic) Planting date and maturity influence on corn and soybean yields Mark Licht, Extension cropping systems specialist (CM)



11:00 Session B (select one topic) Iowa Cover Crop Working Group research updates and recommendations Stefan Gailans, research and field crops director, Practical Farmers of Iowa (SW)




1:00 Session C (select one topic) Meeting the nitrate reduction goal: what will it take? Jamie Benning, Extension water quality program manager (SW)



Managing margins in 2016 and beyond Chad Hart, Extension economist (CM)

DenisonJanuary 26

Mike WittIowa State University


(641) 430-2600


2:00 Session D (select one topic) Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Mike Witt, Extension field agronomist





Boulders Conference Center 2507 Boulders Drive

Denison, Iowa

Knowledge in Every FieldEach growing season farmers face unforeseen challenges. Extreme weather, unanticipated pests, unknown soil conditions- all these factors can interfere with producing an exceptional crop. Farmers contact field agronomists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach asking for help to sort out crop issues and find ways to lessen their detrimental effect on yields.

Field agronomists are members of the ISU Extension and Outreach team of integrated cropping systems specialists who focus on how corn and soybean production interacts with soil, weather, cover crops, crop rotation and management practices and support farmers‘ use of data-driven technologies in precision agriculture.

To contact an ISU Extension field agronomist serving your area visit www.extension.iastate.edu or call your county Extension office.

Extension field agronomist Paul Kassel (left) visits with farmers during harvest in northwest Iowa.


8:55 Welcome Virgil Schmitt, Extension field agronomist, Iowa State University; Russ Higgins, Extension educator, University of Illinois


10:00 Session A (select one topic) Ag land management and water quality: Insights from Lake Erie Wendong Zhang, Extension economist (SW)


Resistance management plan for soybean aphid Matt O’Neal, associate professor, Entomology (PM)


10:50 Break

11:10 Session B (select one topic) Crop market outlook Chad Hart, Extension ag economist (CM)

In- and edge-of-field practices to keep nutrients on the farm Paul Davidson, assistant professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois (SW)

Resistance management plan for soybean aphid Matt O’Neal, associate professor, Entomology (PM)



1:00 Session C (select one topic) Making sure planter technology accomplishes the basics Mark Hanna, Extension agricultural engineer (CM)




2:00 Session D (select one topic) Cropping systems and tillage Emerson Nafziger, Extension crop production specialist, University of Illinois (CM)

In- and edge-of-field practices to keep nutrients on the farm Paul Davidson, assistant professor, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, University of Illinois (SW)



DavenportJanuary 27

The Davenport Crop Advantage is presented as a partnership between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and University of Illinois Extension.

2:50 Break

3:10 Session E (select one topic) Cropping systems and tillage Emerson Nafziger, Extension crop production specialist, University of Illinois (CM)


Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course Meaghan Anderson, Rebecca Vittetoe, and Virgil Schmitt, Extension field agronomists


Rhythm City Casino Resort7077 Elmore AveDavenport, Iowa



(563) 263-5701

Russ HigginsUniversity of Illinois

Extension commercial agriculture educator

[email protected] (815) 942-2725



(319) 337-2145

Program hosts



(319) 653-4811

Pesticide Applicators To receive recertification at a Crop Advantage meeting you must register for the meeting and attend the entire program.

Late arrivals will not receive recertification.

Instructions ✓ to pay with MasterCard, VISA or Discover register online at www.cropadvantage.org

✓to pay by check mail the registration form with payment to: ANR Program Services, 1151 NSRIC, 1029 N University Blvd., Ames, Iowa 50011-3611

✓do not e-mail or mail credit card information

✓registrations are not accepted by phone

✓confirmation of registration will be sent via e-mail if a valid address is provided during registration

Registration fees ✓ $50 early registration fee

✓ $60 if postmarked or completed online less than 7 days prior to the meeting. See listing of deadlines on registration form.

✓ $60 at the door

✓ Iowa private pesticide applicator recertification is included in the registration fee.

✓ $35 for Iowa commercial pesticide applicator recertification (available at Honey Creek location only)

✓ CCA credits are included in the meeting registration fee.

✓ registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks and a copy of the conference proceedings booklet

Supported by the soybean checkoff.

The Iowa Soybean Association is proud to partner with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in providing valuable crop production information that benefits Iowa producers. Printing of the 2017 Crop Advantage proceedings was supported by the Iowa Soybean Association.

Supported by a grant from the North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.

SARE’s mission is to advance – to the whole of American agriculture – innovations that improve profitability, stewardship and quality of life by investing in groundbreaking research and education. To learn more about SARE programs in the North Central region visit www.northcentralsare.org

Location changes and cancellations ✓ to cancel your registration, or change to a different location, please call (515) 294-6429 or [email protected]

✓ cancellations requesting a refund must be received no later than 3 days prior to the meeting (except weather related)

Weather policy ✓ check www.cropadvantage.org for updates and meeting status

✓ the decision to cancel will be made no later than 6:00 am the morning of the meeting

✓ if meeting is canceled local media and radio will be notified

✓ if meeting is canceled or you cannot travel because of hazardous conditions you may switch your registration to a remaining meeting or receive a refund.

Program changes ✓ program listings are subject to change due to unavoidable speaker conflicts or emergencies. Changes will be noted on the Crop Advantage website.

✓ CCA credit offerings listed in this brochure are subject to approval and may change without notice.

Questions ✓ for assistance with registration, receipts, billing, cancellation or questions on the status of your registration call (515) 294-6429 or e-mail [email protected]

✓ meeting-specific questions should be directed to the Extension field agronomist(s) listed as host(s) or your county Extension office

Crop Advantage Series | registration

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company or organization

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e-mail (registration confirmation is provided by email)

Okoboji January 5

Burlington January 6

Storm Lake January 10

Sheldon January 4

Ames January 11

Mason City January 13

Moravia January 12

Select location(s)Atlantic January 17

Fort Dodge January 18

Waterloo January 19

Iowa City January 25

Denison January 26

Le Mars January 24

$TOTALcheck number (payable to Iowa State University)

Early registration – $50 per location $

Late registration – $60 (less than 7 days prior to meeting) $

Commercial pesticide applicator – $35 (Honey Creek location only) $

Payment

Mail completed registration form and payment to:

ANR Program Services1151 NSRIC1029 N University BlvdAmes, Iowa 50011-3611

Please do not send cash or credit card information through U.S. mail.

Visit www.cropadvantage.org to register and securely pay using MasterCard, VISA or Discover.

Select optionsPrivate pesticide applicator recertification (included in registration) yes no

Davenport January 27

Early registration deadlinesTo receive the early registration discounted rate of $50, registrations must be completed online or postmarked by midnight for each date below.

Location Early deadlineSheldon December 28Okoboji December 29Burlington December 30Storm Lake January 3Ames January 4Moravia January 5Mason City January 6Atlantic January 10Fort Dodge January 11Waterloo January 12Le Mars January 17Iowa City January 18Denison January 19Davenport January 20

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