Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:00 p.m.
UD Cooperative Extension Research Demonstration Area
¾ Mile east of Armstrong Corner, on Marl Pit Rd. – Road 429, Middletown, DE
Bring a tailgate or a lawn chair.
Join your fellow producers and the UD Extension team for a discussion of this year’s demonstration trials and current production issues. Other topics will include nutrient management, pest management and weed management.
We will wrap up with the traditional ice cream treat.
AGENDA
Welcome and Introductions
Dan Severson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Insect Issues We Have Seen So Far and What You Might See Later This Season
Joanne Whalen, University of Delaware Extension IPM Specialist
Discussion on the Variety Trials at Marl Pit
Bob Uniatowski, University of Delaware Extension
Weed Issues We Have Seen In Small Grains
Mark VanGessel, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist
Disease Resistance in Small Grains
Nathan Kleczewski, University of Delaware Extension Plant Pathology Specialist.
Overview of Nutrient Management
Richard Taylor, University of Delaware Extension Agronomy Specialist
Overview of Brown Marmorated Stinkbug Work in Field Corn and Soybeans
Bill Cissell, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Conclusion and Evaluations
Dan Severson, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
Nutrient Management and Pesticide credits will be offered.
The meeting is free and everyone interested in attending is welcome. To register or request more information, please call our office at (302)831-2506.