By Andi Anderson
Michigan State University Extension (MSU Extension) is hosting the 2025 Field Crops Webinar Series, offering eight interactive online sessions focused on field crop production and pest management. The series caters to field crop producers, consultants, and agribusiness professionals seeking to enhance their agricultural practices.
Program Overview
The webinars, running from February 3 to March 24, 2025, will take place on Monday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Each session will feature two expert speakers presenting on various crop production topics in a talk-show style format. Attendees can interact with the experts and ask questions during the sessions.
Key Topics and Dates
- February 3: New Corn Planting Strategies
- February 10: Economic Considerations of Wheat Production
- February 17: Weather Variability and Crop Production
- February 24: Harvest Timing for Alfalfa
- March 3: Effects of Tillage on Soil Structure
- March 10: Trends in Weed Control Technologies
- March 17: Grain Marketing Strategies
- March 24: Disease Updates in Field Crops
Registration and Credits
The series costs $20 per person for all eight sessions. Participants can earn up to seven restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits and eight certified crop adviser (CCA) continuing education units (CEUs). Credits are available only for attendees of the live sessions, not for recorded webinars.
Access and Archives
Registrants will receive weekly reminders with webinar links. Sessions can be accessed via computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection. Recorded sessions from previous years are available for free on the MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series webpage.
This series provides a valuable opportunity for agricultural professionals to gain expert insights, network with peers, and stay updated on the latest advancements in crop production and pest management.
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Categories: Michigan, Sustainable Agriculture