Interactive Crop Scouting Clinic Offered For New And Experienced Agriculturalists On May 28

Kentucky Agricultural Training School workshop participants will learn to identify diseases, growth stages, weeds and nutrition deficiencies through hands-on activities.

JENNIFER ELWELL

PRINCETON, KENTUCKY

The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS), part of UK Cooperative Extension at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, is offering an interactive crop scouting clinic at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center on May 28. 

According to KATS coordinator Lori Rogers, the program will be beneficial for producers and scouts of all experience levels.

“This hands-on workshop is ideal for agriculture interns, new ag agents and producers, and it can serve as a refresher for others as the growing season is getting started,” Rogers said.

From 8:30 am to 3:30 pm CT, participants will learn to scout for corn and soybean diseases and insects as well as identify corn and soybean growth stages and weeds. Soil nutrients and their influence on crop growth will also be showcased.

Educational credits have been approved for certified crop advisors and pesticide applicators:

• CCA - 6.5 CEUs
• Pesticide - 3 CEUs for Category 1A, 3 CEU for Category 10

The clinic will be held at 300 Extension Farm Road, Princeton, Kentucky. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor fieldwork. Lunch will be provided.

Pre-registration is required and will be open until May 25. The cost is $105. 

Contact Lori Rogers at lori.rogers@uky.edu or 270-365-7541 ext. 21317 for more information.   ∆

JENNIFER ELWELL

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY