Want to sharpen your diagnostic skills and stay on top of the latest information in production agriculture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We would like to invite you to attend the 6th annual MSU Crop Diagnostic School. This event is scheduled for Friday, July 18 at the MSU Plant Pathology Research Center on the south side of the MSU campus. This event is open to all who are actively involved in production agriculture: growers, agri-business reps, Extension educators, and agency personnel.
Participants will have the opportunity to hone their field decision-making and problem-solving skills as they interact with MSU Extension specialists in small groups while participating in hands-on field activities.
This year’s Crop Diagnostic School will focus on the topics of: nutrient sampling techniques, western corn rootworm, fungicidal seed treatments, bioenergy crops, and herbicide issues.
Approval is pending for RUP credits and continuing education units for certified crop advisors (CCA). The $125 registration fee is due July 10. Participation is limited to the first 150 paid registrations. Participants can register online at www.msuweeds.com. For additional information call 517-355-0271, ext. 1104 or e-mail litchfi9@msu.edu. A brochure with the registration form is enclosed in this issue and can be found at: http://www.msuweeds.com/events/2008_msu_crop_diagnostic_school/
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