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UNL Extension will be sponsoring Crop Production Clinics at Gering and seven other locations across Nebraska in January.
The Crop Production Clinics will provide valuable information to help crop producers and agribusiness professionals improve their profitability and safety.
A clinic will be held on Jan. 6 at the Gering Civic Center. Other dates and locations are Jan. 7 in North Platte, Jan. 8 in Hastings, Jan. 13 in Kearney. Jan. 14 in York, Jan. 15 in Beatrice, Jan. 20 in Atkinson, Jan. 21 in Norfolk and Jan. 22 in Mead. All clinics start at 8:45 a.m.
On-line pre-registration is encouraged at agronomy.unl.edu/cpc. Pre-registration closes at 3 p.m. prior to the day of the clinic. The $65 fee includes a noon meal, refreshments, the 2015 Guide for Weed Management in Nebraska and the 2015 Crop Production Clinic Proceedings.
The Crop Production Clinics will be the primary venue for commercial and noncommercial pesticide applicators to renew their licenses in the following categories: Ag Plant, Regulatory and Demonstration/Research. Representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture will be present to verify attendance. The crop production clinics also will serve as a venue for private pesticide applicators to renew their licenses.
Certified Crop Advisors may earn CEUs in the following categories: Integrated Pest Management (six CEUs), Crop Production (two CEUs), Nutrient Management (one CEU), Water Management (one CEU), and Professional Development (two CEUs). Attendees can earn a maximum of six CEUs at a location. Certified Crop Advisors are required to bring their CCA number to apply for CEU credits.
The Crop Production Clinics will feature presentations from extension specialists and educators on soil fertility, soil water and irrigation, insect pests, plant diseases, weeds, cropping systems, and agribusiness management and marketing. Program topics are tailored to meet the needs of cropping systems in different parts of the state, and vary by location.
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