Marl Pit Tailgate Session

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.