Welcome
This training, offered in cooperation with Kansas State University Research and Extension provides the latest research and technological advances in the crop production industry.
Crop Production Update
Date: December 4 – 5, 2024
Location: Bluemont Hotel
Address: 1212 Bluemont Ave.
City: Manhattan, Kansas
The presentations include the latest technology on weed and insect control, fertilizer and chemical recommendations, soil fertility concerns and much more.
The Particulars
This training, offered in cooperation with Kansas State University Research and Extension provides the latest research and technological advances in the crop production industry. Topics of discussion include: Palmer Amaranth control, wheat response to fertilization, climate-smart cover crop management, irrigation and water management and advancing corn-soybean management.
Bluemont Hotel
Date: December 4 – 5, 2024
Location: Bluemont Hotel
Address: 1212 Bluemont Ave.
City: Manhattan, Kansas
MAKING RESERVATIONS BY PHONE:
- Call the hotel at (785) 473-7091, press “0”.
- Let me know you’d like to make a reservation in the Kansas Ag Retailers Association group “b782399”.
MAKING RESERVATIONS ONLINE:
- Go to www.bluemonthotel.com
- Click on the BOOK ONLINE button at the top of the page.
- On the top of the page, select Check-in and Checkout date.
- To the right of the screen, click, “Have a group code?” and enter b782399 and click APPLY CODE (this is case sensitive, so please use a lowercase b)
Crop Production Update Schedule
Dec. 4, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
8:20 – 9:20 a.m.
Registration & Welcome
9:20 – 10:10 a.m.
Soil conservation and carbon credit scores
Presented by: Peter Tomlinson/Kathy Gehl
CCA Credit: SW
10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
Sustainable wheat value chain: impacts of crop production practices
Presented by: Romulo Lollato
CCA Credit: CP
11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Farm data layers and management zones
Presented by: Gaurav Jha
CCA Credit: CP
11:50 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 p.m.
Crop diseases as biosecurity threats: what to do in lieu of a new disease?
Presented by: Giovana Cruppe
CCA Credit: PM and 1A
1:50 – 2:40 p.m.
Recent Advances in AI – and what they may mean for agriculture
Presented by: Pascal Hitzler
CCA Credit: PD
2:40 – 3:00 p.m.
Break
3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Wind Erosion
Presented by: DeAnn Presley
CCA Credit: SW
3:50 – 4:40 p.m.
Research update on disease management in wheat
Presented by: Kelsey A. Onofre
Credit: PM and 1A
4:40 p.m.
Adjourn
Crop Production Update Schedule
Dec. 5, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration & Welcome
8:30 – 9:20 a.m.
A look at using Biologicals in the Central Plains
Presented by: Brian Arnall
CCA Credit: NM
9:20 – 10:10 a.m.
Management Considerations in Southern Kansas Cotton
Presented by: Logan Simon
CCA Credit: CP
10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
Getting the most out of your applied drop: a whole irrigation system approach
Presented by: Tina Sullivan
CCA Credit: SW
11:20 – 12:10 p.m.
Research update on fertility management of field crops
Presented by: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz
CCA Credit: NM
12:10 – 1:10 p.m.
Lunch
1:10 – 2:00 p.m.
Weed Management in 2025
Presented by: Sarah Lancaster
CCA Credit: PM and 1A
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
Variable Rate Technology in Precision Agriculture
Presented by: Deepak Joshi
CCA Credit: NM
2:50 p.m.
Adjourn Regular Program
3:10 p.m.
KDA CORE Hour
Speakers & Presentations
Training Program Disclaimer
This presentation and any accompanying materials are for informational and educational purposes only and are intended to assist attendees as they strive to improve workplace safety and compliance. While presentations attempt to thoroughly and accurately address the specific topics presented, attendance is not a substitute for a comprehensive training and compliance program which is the responsibility of the employer or industry.
Nothing in the presentations is intended to create a contractual relationship between the attendee and presenter or the attendee’s employer and presenter for safety and compliance and attendees and their employer/industry are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and industry standards. The information presented does not constitute legal or other professional advice or guidance. The information presented is intended to educate on specific topics of safety and compliance but is not an exhaustive statement of your employer’s/industry’s legal obligations which are defined by statute, regulations, rules, regulatory interpretations, and industry standards. Furthermore, regulators may modify rules and interpretations based upon new technology, information, or circumstances and the employer/industry is responsible for keeping independently apprised of such developments.
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Soil Conservation & Carbon Credit Scores
Presented by: Peter Tomlinson/Kathy Gehl
TBD
Dr. Tomlinson is an Environmental Quality Extension specialist and Associate Professor with Kansas State University, PhD University of Arkansas.
Sustainable Wheat Value Chain: Impacts of Crop Production Practices
Presented by: Romulo Lollato
Sustainable wheat value chain: impacts of crop production practices
– What does sustainability mean for the wheat value chain?
– Management practices to improve wheat yields while reducing greenhouse gas emissions
– Value of variety selection and its interaction with management in producing more food with less environmental footprint
Dr. Romulo Lollato got his D.S. degree in Agronomy from Londrina State University (Brazil), M.S. in Plant & Soil Sciences from Oklahoma State University, and Ph.D. in Crop Science from OSU. Currently, Romulo is an associate professor of Agronomy at Kansas State University & Extension Wheat and Forages Specialist.
Farm Data Layers & Management Zones
Presented by: Gaurav Jha
• Utilize soil properties, yield maps, and topography data to identify spatial variability in fields.
• Create management zones based on stable and dynamic factors like soil texture, EC, and historical yields.
• Use remote sensing data to monitor real-time crop health and water stress indices.
• Implement variable-rate applications for seed, fertilizer, and water to optimize inputs based on zone-specific needs.
Dr. Gaurav Jha is an Assistant Professor in Precision Agriculture in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University. He received his Ph.D. in Plant and Environmental Sciences from New Mexico State University in 2020.
Crop diseases as Biosecurity Threats: What to do in lieu of a new disease?
Presented by: Giovana Cruppe
TBD
Dr. Giovana Cruppe is an Assistant Research Professor with Kansas State Univerity’s Department of Plant Pathology. She received her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Kansas State University in 2019.
Research Update on Disease Management in Wheat
Presented by: Pascal Hitzler
Between progress and hype, we will provide a sober perspective on promises and limitations of recent AI developments, with an eye on applications in Agriculture. We will dive a bit into the inner workings of deep learning systems and use insights and experiences from recent research to try to arrive at a hopefully more realistic assessment of what’s to come in the next years. We will also briefly talk about some ongoing AI activities at Kansas State.
Dr. Pascal Hitzler is endowed Lloyd T. Smith Creativity in Engineering Chair at the Department of Computer Science at Kansas State University, Co-Director of the Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, and Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the National University of Ireland, University College Cork in 2001.
Wind Erosion
Presented by: DeAnn Presley
Wind erosion happens in dry years. I will present on what is lost in the wind erodible fractions, mechanisms of wind erosion, and both long-term and short term solutions for managing wind erosion losses.
Outline
Dr. Presley is a Soil Management Extension specialist and Professor with Kansas State University, PhD Kansas State University.
Research Update on Disease Management in Wheat
Presented by: Kelsey Onofre
TBD
Dr. Kelsey Anderson Onofre is an Assistant Professor in the department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University. She received her Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Florida in 2020.
A look at using Biologicals in the Central Plains
Presented by: Brian Arnall
This discussion will break down the categories, AI’s, and functions of the majority of the biological products on the market place. Also presented will be the data from several Mult-State projects.
Dr. Brian Arnall is a precision nutrient management extension specialist for Oklahoma State University and Professor for the department of Plant & Soil Sciences in Stillwater.
Management Consideration in Southern Kansas Cotton
Presented by: Logan Simon
Discussion will include key management considerations for cotton production in southern Kansas with emphasis on planting, pest management, irrigation scheduling, and harvest prep.
Logan Simon is an Assistant Professor and Southwest Area Agronomist based at the Kansas State University Southwest Research-Extension Center near Garden City, KS and serves the 26 counties of southwestern Kansas. Research focuses include cropping systems management in primary dryland and irrigated crops (wheat, sorghum, corn, cotton, soybeans, sunflowers, canola, and alfalfa) to sustain economic growth in the region despite limited or diminishing water resources.
Getting the most out of your applied drop: a whole irrigation system approach
Presented by: Tina Sullivan
Getting the most per applied irrigation inch is important across the state as it’s not free to run a pivot. We will talk about sprinkler efficiencies, water quality, timing, and other irrigation management tools that may be looked over but affect the bottom line in our cropping systems.
Dr. Tina Sullivan is the Northeast Region Extension Agronomist for Kansas State University. She received her PH.D. in Plant Sciences from Utah State University.
Research Update on Fertility Management of Field Crops
Presented by: Dorivar Ruiz Diaz
TBD
Dr. Dorival Ruiz Diaz is a professor of Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at Kanas State University. He received his Ph.D. is Soil Fertility from Iowa State University in 2007.
Weed Management in 2025
Presented by: Sarah Lancaster
Every year has unique weed management challenges, and 2025 is no different. This presentation will help listeners to consider agronomic, economic, and regulatory issues to successfully manage weeds in 2025.
Sarah Lancaster, PhD is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at the KSU Agronomy Department. She was raised on an integrated crop and livestock farm in east central Missouri and holds degrees from the University of Missouri, North Carolina State University, and Texas A&M University.
Variable Rate Technology in Precision Agriculture
Presented by: Deepak Joshi
Variable Rate Technology (VRT) in Precision Agriculture is an important decision-making tool that helps farmers determine how much of various inputs, such as fertilizers, water, and seeds to apply, ultimately optimizing resource use, protecting the environment, and enhancing productivity. This technology is based on remote sensing, grid sampling, yield data, and more.
Dr. Deepak Joshi is an Assistant Professor of Precision Agriculture at Kansas State University. He received his Ph.D. in Soil Science from South Dakota State University.
Pricing
Crop Production Update
Price
Member - Full Program In-Person
$150
Member - Full Program Virtual
$175
Non-Member - Full Program In-Person
$200
Non-Member - Full Program Virtual
$225
Member - Day I, Dec. 4 In-Person
$100
Member - Day I, Dec. 4 Virtual
$115
Non-Member - Day I, Dec. 4 In-Person
$125
Non-Member - Day I, Dec. 4 Virtual
$150
Member - Day II, Dec. 5 In-Person
$100
Member - Day II, Dec. 5 Virtual
$115
Non-Member - Day II, Dec. 5 In-Person
$125
Non-Member - Day II, Dec. 5 Virtual
$150