Crop Production

Alabama Row Crops Short Course

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System agronomic crops team is excited to announce the 12th Alabama Row Crops Short Course. This statewide conference is held yearly and offers an opportunity to hear the latest information from researchers, industry representatives, and Extension professionals about row crop management and production in Alabama.

When: January 21 at 1 p.m. through January 22 at 3 p.m.

Where: Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL 35806

Registration

There is no registration fee for the short course if participates register by January 12. After January 12, there is an attendance cost of $40.

Agenda

Tuesday, January 21

  • 1:00–1:10 p.m.
    • Welcome
  • 1:10–1:40 p.m.
    • Commodity Market
  • 1:40–2:10 p.m.
    • Financial Recommendations for 2025
  • 2:10–2:50 p.m.
    • Irrigation Management: Maximizing Dryland Production
  • 2:50–3:00 p.m.
    • Gold Sponsor Presentation
  • 3:00–3:30 p.m.
    • Break
  • 3:30–4:00 p.m.
    • Cotton Update
  • 4:00–4:30 p.m.
    • Cotton Disease Management
  • 4:30–5:00 p.m.
    • Cotton Weed Management

Wednesday, January 22

  • 8:00–8:30 a.m.
    • Peanut Update
  • 8:30–8:45 a.m.
    • Peanut Disease Management
  • 8:45–9:15 a.m.
    • Economical Pest Control
  • 9:15–9:45 a.m.
    • Climate Outlook
  • 9:45–10:15 a.m.
    • Break
  • 10:15–10:45 a.m.
    • Grain Crops Update
  • 10:45–11:15 a.m.
    • Grain Crops Nutrient management
  • 11:15–11:30 a.m.
    • Variety Selection
  • 11:30 a.m.–Noon
    • Precision Ag Management
  • Noon–1:00 p.m.
    • Lunch
  • 1:00–1:30 p.m.
    • Endangered Species and Regulations
  • 1:30–2:00 p.m.
    • Deer Management
  • 2:00–2:30 p.m.
    • A Panel on Diversification and Risk Management
  • 2:30–3:00 p.m.
    • TBD
  • 3:00–3:10 p.m.
    • Closing

Thank you to the Alabama Wheat and Feed Grain Producers and the Alabama Soybean Committee for sponsoring this program!

More Information

The following certified crop adviser CEUs will be offered at the short course:

  • Nutrient Management
  • Soil and Water Management
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Crop Management

Pesticide points will also be available. For more information about the conference or sponsorships, contact Eros Francisco at ezf0034@auburn.edu.