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Orr Agricultural Center Agronomy Field Day

Event Type
Other
Sponsor
University of Illinois Department of Crop Sciences
Location
Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, 37804 State Hwy 104, Baylis, IL 62314
Date
Jul 17, 2024   8:30 am  
Contact
Luke Merritt
E-Mail
lukem@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Crop Sciences - Research Centers

Registration will start in the JWCC Agricultural Sciences Complex at 8:30 a.m. with tours starting at 9:00 a.m. Presentations will be made outdoors through plot tours on the farm. Audience questions and discussion will be welcomed. Meal will be provided following the tour at noon. 

RSVP is preferred, but not required. You may RSVP by email at lukem@illinois.edu or call (217) 236-4911. 

PRESENTATION TOPICS:
Red Crown Rot in Illinois Soybeans: Current Status and Management Strategies. Dr. Boris X Camiletti 
Optimizing Cover Crop Management. Nathan Johanning 
Soybean Weed Management and Crop Injury as Affected by Planting Date and Preemergence Application. Logan Miller and Caleb Wepprecht 
What Can We Expect from the 2024 Corn and Soybean Crops? Dr. Emerson Nafziger and Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes 
Economic Outlook and Trends Impacting Corn and Soybeans. Dr. Gary Schnitkey 
2024 Insect Management Update. Dr. Nick Seiter 

CEUs for CCAs and IL Ag Educators will be offered. If extreme heat or rain is forecasted, the event may be moved indoors.

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