The Coastal Bend Crop Symposium will be held on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center on Hwy. 44 just west of the Corpus Christi Airport. The focus of this symposium will be on emerging crop issues and research that will enhance local farming operations.
Registration for the symposium will begin at 8:15 am followed by the program at 8:30 am. Morning topics will include; Weed Herbicide Resistance Management and Herbicide Tolerant Sorghum, Planning for Insect Management in Row Crops, Farm Policy Update & Market Outlook, Strategies for Boll Weevil Eradication, Pesticide Laws Review, and a Weather Outlook for the upcoming growing season.
Following a catered lunch, topics for the afternoon session will include; Cotton Root Rot Research Update, Crop Disease and Management Update, Sunflower Production and Soil Fertility Management, Cotton Technology Update, Drought Tolerant Research in Cotton, and Insect Research Management.
Registration fee is $10 per person which includes the catered lunch and all those planning to attend should call the Extension Office at (361) 767-5223 by January 18 to aid in meeting preparations. 5.5 CEU’s will be offered for pesticide applicators and 6 CEU’s for certified crop advisors. This symposium is being sponsored by the Nueces and San Patricio County Office of Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the local Crops Committees.
Individuals with disabilities, who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 361-767-5223 at least eight days before all programs for assistance.
Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.
