Due to the ongoing uncertainty related to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team has decided to use the virtual format again for the Corn Congress scheduled for January 5 & 6, 2022. The conference will be held using Zoom.
Pre-Registration is required, DEC Points are available and CCA Credits are also available. Cost: $30 per person, enrolled in NWNY Team. $45 per person, not-enrolled with NWNY Team. Pre-registration is now open on the NWNY Team’s website. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
2022 Virtual Corn Congress Agenda
January 5, 2022 (10:00am – Noon)
10:00 – 10:30 Impacts of Neonics and Nematodes on Corn Insect Management
Dr. Elson Shields, Entomologist, Cornell University
10:30 – 11:30 Understanding Biologicals for Improved Corn Management
Connor Sible, Dept. of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois
11:30 – 12:00 Tar Spot is Here! ID and Management Options
Dr. Gary Bergstrom, Plant Pathologist, Cornell University
January 6, 2022 (10:00am – Noon)
10:00 – 10:30 Getting the Best Bang for Your Nitrogen Buck
Dr. Quirine Ketterings, Nutrient Management, Cornell University
10:30 – 11:30 Corn Weed Control in the Herbicide Shortage Era
Dr. Bill Johnson, Weed Scientist, Purdue University
11:30 – 12:00 Corn Nematode Survey Results: Management Implications?
Mike Stanyard, Cornell Cooperative Extension, NWNY Team
DEC Recertification Points & Certified Crop Adviser Credits Available!
2.5 points for categories: 10, 1a, 21 and 23 | 0.5 point for category 4
Please Provide Your DEC Applicator ID Number at Registration. Those seeking DEC Points will need to sign in with their applicator number and at the beginning and end of each day. DEC applicator points cannot be awarded for archived viewing of the sessions. Points will be voided for anyone who does not attend the full session each day. Points will be voided for anyone who does not pre-register for the congress.
CCA credits will also be available after each day.
SAVE THE DATE!
2022 Virtual Soybean & Small Grains Congress
February 9 & 10, 2022
10:00am – Noon
