2016 Row Crop Short Course

On behalf of the Mississippi State University Extension Service, we would like to cordially invite you to attend the 2016 Row Crop Short Course to be held at the Cotton Mill Conference Center near the campus of Mississippi State University from December 5-7, 2016.

On-line registration is available at http://extension.msstate.edu/row-crop-short-course:

Pre-registration is free of charge until November 28^th, 2016.  Registration after November 28^th, 2016, including at the door, will be $40.

The 2016 Row Crop Short Course will begin on the morning of Monday, December 5^th with a herbicide resistance listening session.  This session will provide those in attendance a chance to voice how herbicide resistance has changed their business.  The herbicide resistance listening session is part of a nationwide effort to gain insight into herbicide resistance and present that information to governing bodies such as the EPA.  Monday afternoon continue with entomological presentations.  Other topics at the 2016 Row Crop Course will include:  importance of spray nozzle selection, weed resistance, fertility issues in crop production, and management of key insect pests in multiple cropping systems.  Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) continuing education units (CEU) will be available.

Lunch will be provided each day of the Short Course.   Additionally, social mixer and dinner will be held on the evening of December 5^th at the Cotton Mill Conference Center.  A social event and steak/shrimp dinner will be held at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Mill Conference Center on December 6^th. Charlie Williams Catering will be preparing all meals in 2016.  All meals are provided free of charge if you pre-register prior to November 28^th.  As indicated above, registration after November 28^th, including at the door is $40 which includes all meals.

Any additional questions may be directed to Darrin Dodds, Kathy Johnson (662-325-2701), Trent Irby, or Erick Larson. I appreciate your consideration in this matter and look forward to seeing you at the 2016 Row Crop Short Course.    A block of rooms has been reserved for this event at the Courtyard by Marriott as well as the Comfort Suites in Starkville.

Online Registration:  2016 Row Crop Short Course Online Registration

Preliminary Program:  2016 Row Crop Short Course Preliminary Program