NEPAC Crop Diagnostic Workshop Set for June 24
Crop advisors, pesticide applicators, and growers will learn more about crop management at a workshop on Tuesday, June 24. Specialists and Educators from Purdue Extension will share the latest research and practical advice.
The NEPAC Crop Diagnostic Workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (8:30 a.m. registration) at the Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC), 4821 E. 400 S. Columbia City, IN.
Topics and speakers are:
- “Anhydrous Ammonia Safety” by Ann Kline, Purdue Extension Educator – Noble Co.
- “Corn Early-Season Development, N Inhibitor Research, and Diagnostics” by Dan Quinn, Purdue Extension Corn Specialist
- “Early Season Crop Diseases/Disease Management Updates” by Darcy Telenko, Purdue Extension Plant Pathologist
- “Updates from IN State Chemist” by John Woodmansee, Purdue Extension Educator
- “Sprayer Clean Out & Maintenance” by Fred Whitford, Purdue Pesticide Programs
- “Spray Drones – Capabilities and Challenges Discussion / Demo to Compare Spray Patterns” by Mark Carter & James Wolff, Purdue Extension Educators, and Erich Eller – Forefront Ag Solutions
- “Research Demo at NEPAC - Biological Activity on Crop Residue Breakdown” by Mark Carter & Ed Farris, Purdue Extension Educators; Chris Lake – NEPAC Farm Superintendent
Available recertification credits include: Commercial Category 1, 11, 14 and RT credits (CCHs); Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) credits; and crop advisor credits (CEUs).
Registration is due by June 17 online at: https://cvent.me/G1vAAX. The cost to attend the workshop is $80 per person. Lunch is provided.
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If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Ed Farris prior to the meeting at 260-358-4826 or emfarris@purdue.edu by June 17, 2025.
For special dietary needs contact Ed Farris at 260-358-4826 or emfarris@purdue.edu by June 17, 2025.
If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Ed Farris prior to the meeting at 260-358-4826 or emfarris@purdue.edu by June 17, 2025.