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Monday, December 4, 2023, <\/strong>7:45 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m.<\/strong>
\nThe Northeastland Hotel
\n<\/strong>436 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 (Google Maps<\/a>)
\nCost: $25<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"BasketJoin us at the 2023 Crop Health Conference<\/strong> for the potato industry. This event is a valuable opportunity for individuals across the agriculture industry. The conference includes presentations on research trials and field experiments, facilitating information exchange and professional networking\u2014all pivotal to the success of our potato industry.<\/p>\n

CCA\/CEUs credit:<\/strong> 5.5 credits
\nPesticide Credit:<\/strong> 5 credits<\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n Register Online <\/span><\/a>\n

Please register by November 25, 2023 to help us with lunch headcount planning.<\/p>\n

Early Bird Registration Fee: <\/strong>$25 (online; by November 25)
\nWalk-in Registration: <\/strong>$40 (on-site; cash only)<\/p>\n

Schedule of Events, December 4, 2023<\/strong><\/h3>\n

7:45 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Registration and Light Breakfast<\/p>\n

8:15 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Management of Volunteer Potatoes – Dr. Ibrahim Kutay Ozturk, Potato Pathologist, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n

8:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 PFAS constituents in pesticides; what products are likely to be affected and why? – Dr. Pam Bryer, Pesticides Toxicologist, Maine BPC (DACF)<\/p>\n

9:00 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 An Overview on Potato Storage Disease Management with Peracetic Acid – Dr. Vijay Choppakatla, Director of Research and Development, BioSafe Systems<\/p>\n

9:15 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Key research findings from 25 years of potato pest and fertility management – Dr. John Jemison, Soil and Water Specialist, UMaine Extension<\/p>\n

9:45 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Coffee Break and Discussion<\/p>\n

10:00 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Optimizing crop protection applications through proper adjuvant selection – Matt Cimino, Adjuvant Portfolio Manager, Nachurs Alpine Solutions<\/p>\n

10:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Corteva AgriScience Update – Brandon McCrum, Territory Manager, Corteva AgriScience<\/p>\n

10:45 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Assessing Potato Virus Y (PVY) using reflectance spectroscopy and molecular tools – Dr. Ek Han Tan, Associate Professor of Plant Genetics, UMaine<\/p>\n

11:15 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 New insecticide materials from Sygenta – Jonathan Stevens, Sales Representative, Syngenta Crop Protection<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Hot Lunch<\/p>\n

12:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 New practices and programs with NRCS – Helena Swiatek, District Conservationist, USDA\u2013NRCS<\/p>\n

12:15 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Insect Control Studies – Aaron Buzza, Assistant Scientist of Entomology, UMaine<\/p>\n

12:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 RNA interference for Colorado potato beetle management – Dr. Andrei Alyokhin, Professor of Applied Entomology, UMaine<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Integrating Chemical Strategies for Sustainable Postharvest Management, Lucie Grant, Technical Director, Lallemand<\/p>\n

1:15 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 McCain EIQ – Dr. Manphool Fageria, Senior Scientist and Manager, McCain Farm of the Future<\/p>\n

1:45 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Coffee Break and Discussion<\/p>\n

2:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Vapam Soil Fumigation, MITC movement, and how to get the most out of your application – Ralph Frederick, Technical Sales Rep, AMVAC<\/p>\n

2:15 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 What we have learned from the study of blackleg and soft rot of potato – Dr. Jianjun Hao (Jay), Associate Professor of Plant Pathology, UMaine<\/p>\n

2:45 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 A Comprehensive Approach to IPM and ROI Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture – Dr. Bee Chim, Agronomist, UMaine<\/p>\n

3:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Snack, Discussion and Adjourn<\/p>\n

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If you need registration assistance online, please get in touch with Mary Michaud or mary.j.michaud@maine.edu or call 207.581.3175.<\/em><\/p>\n

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If you are a person with a disability and need accommodation to participate in this program, please call Pam Hickey at 207.764.3361 to discuss your needs. Receiving requests for accommodations at least 10 days before the program provides a reasonable amount of time to meet the request, however, all requests will be considered.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The University of Maine is an EEO\/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran\u2019s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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