INDIANAPOLIS — Fall is in the air and that means the Kentuckiana Crop Production Seminar is right around the corner, taking place Nov. 28-29 at the French Lick Resort Hotel in French Lick, Ind.
This year’s program once again offers two days of in-person education, networking and continuing education credits to maintain your professional certifications. The Kentuckiana is co-hosted by the AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky, Agribusiness Council of Indiana, and the Kentucky Certified Crop Adviser Board.
Some of the presentations on the tentative agenda include:
- Do calcium sources influence effectiveness of liming materials? — Edwin Ritchey, University of Kentucky
This talk will cover different liming materials, how the liming reaction works, and other products that claim liming qualities and abilities that greatly exceed lime (and chemistry principals). - Soil pH and Ag lime testing in Kentucky — Frank Sikora, University of Kentucky
This presentation will cover testing soil pH and ag lime quality at the University of Kentucky soil testing lab. Presentation of ag lime results on the web and individual soil test reports from the UK soils lab will also be covered. - Changes in weather and effects on production practices — Andrew Pritchard, Senior Meteorologist, Nutrien Ag Solutions
This presentation covers weather patterns over the last several years and how these changes have affected ag markets in various regions of the country. - Tips and tricks for proper equipment maintenance and performance — Scott Mackey, Wright Implement Co.
This presentation will cover the basics of how to properly maintain equipment in order to get the maximum performance out of the machine, including setting up equipment prior to field work, during field work, and clean up and storage after season. - What is New in Weed Control 2023? — Bill Johnson, Purdue University
This presentation will review and discuss pertinent weed management issues faced by farmers in the eastern cornbelt in 2023 and how to respond to these issues if they occur in 2024. - Barley, wheat, and rye as cover crops before corn — Chad Lee, University of Kentucky
Cereal rye is the most common cover crop, but barley might be a better option in some scenarios. Optimum nitrogen rates and key management principles are needed to maximize corn yields following these cover crops. - Soybean Disease Update — Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky
Soybean diseases were prevalent for the 2023 growing season. Diseases such as frogeye leaf spot, sudden death syndrome, and Phytophthora root rot were commonly observed, and the new disease to Kentucky, red crown rot, also continued to make an appearance. This presentation will provide an update on research focused on managing these important diseases. - Corn diseases: future outlook and management options to mitigate yield loss — Darcy Telenko, Purdue University
Plant disease can significantly affect the health of corn and result in losses in profitability. Accurate disease identification and management is key to maintain optimum yield. A summary of the 2023 season in Indiana will be presented, including an update on research, as we continue to improve our understanding of new and emerging diseases in corn and best management tools to help mitigate potential yield loss. - Current Status of Carbon Programs for Row Crop Producers — Jordan Shockley, University of Kentucky
This presentation provides information on the status of carbon markets in the US and the opportunities for row crop producers to enroll in carbon market programs. A high-level overview describes what is a carbon market, current structure of carbon markets, key characteristics, what you can get paid, and FAQs on carbon markets.
CCA Credits applied for: NM: 5 | SW: 2 | PM: 4 | CM: 4
IN Applicator CCH applied for: Category 1: 9 | Category 11: 2 | Category 14: 6 | Category RT: 11
KY Applicator CEU applied for: Category 1A: 8 | Category 10: 8 | Category 4: 1
Hotel: Overnight accommodations can be made by contacting the French Lick Hotel at 888-936-9360 or 812-936-9300 or by clicking here. The group room rate is $149 per night.
If you call to reserve your room, mention the group code and that you are with the AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky’s Kentuckiana Meeting to receive the group rate. The room block cut-off is Oct. 27. Please make your reservations immediately.
To learn more and to register, click here.
— Agribusiness Council of Indiana
