BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNL_UCBCN//NONSGML UNL Event Publisher//EN X-WR-CALNAME:CropWatch CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Central METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:US/Central LAST-MODIFIED:20130619T022833Z BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T080000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20080309T010000 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130717 UID:62824@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics DESCRIPTION:Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a clo se-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 17-18.\n\n The UNL Extension clinics begin each day with 7:30 a.m. reg istration at the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead and start at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building. Participants can attend one or both of the clinics as subject matter will be different each day.\n\n Keith Gl ewen, UNL extension educator said,  "Benefits of the crop management an d diagnostic clinics include one-on-one attention, on-site plot demonstr ations, interaction with other participants, discussions about cutting e dge research and an opportunity to earn continuing education credits thr ough Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program."\n  \n The July clinics fea ture national corn specialist from Purdue University who also happens to be a native Nebraskan, Dr. Bob Nielsen.  Glewen says, having the oppo rtunity to have Nielsen share his experience and knowledge of corn produ ction live in a cornfield, for many participants will be a once in lifet ime educational experience.\n \n Topics on July 17 include:  Corn Crop Canopy, Light Interception, and Grain Yield; Corn Silage, An Efficient and Economical Use of Corn Residue; Update on Nematodes of Corn and Soyb ean; Crop Water Use; Making the Most of a Herbicide Application and Feed ing a Growing Population in a Shrinking World: A Plant Biosecurity-Food Security Challenge.\n\n Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop manage ment – 1.5, pest management – 3.0, soil and water management – 1.0 , and nutrient management – .5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic.\n\n July 18 clinic topics include:  Sex in t he Corn Field: What Really Goes On Out There?; Evaluating Efficacy of Ta nk Mixing Herbicides for Hard-to-Control Weeds in Corn; Feedlot Manure a nd Holding Pond Effluent: N Availability and Environmental Issues; Under standing the Benefits and Limitations of Current Pesticide Application F ield Equipment; Crop Scene Investigation (CSI); and Atrazine in Surface/ Groundwater.\n\n Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop management 1.5, pest management – 3.5, and nutrient management – 1.0) have be en applied for and are pending approval for this clinic.\n\n Early regi stration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. Cost fo r one clinic is $160 for those registering one week in advance and $210 after. Cost for both clinics is $280 one week in advance and $320 after. \n\n For more information or to register, contact the ARDC CMDC Program s, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web at http://ardc.unl.ed u/training.shtml.\n\n A special clinic focusing on physical, chemical a nd biological properties of soil and water will also be held on Aug. 28.    \n\n August clinic topics include:  Physical, Chemical and Biolo gical Properties of Soil and Water….The Cornerstone of the Human Race; Cover Crops for Improving the Soil; Infiltration Test and Organic Matte r; Soil Temp., Electrical Conductivity, pH, N and P tests; Irrigation and Soil Water; Using Solvita Respiration Tests and N Flush; Soil Profile a nd Positioning of Landscape; and Management Considerations to Improve th e Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil.\n\n 7.5 Certif ied Crop Adviser credits nutrient management – 2.5 and water management – 5.5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic .\n\n UNL Extension is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Reso urces. LOCATION:Agricultural Research & Development Center, near Mead URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/07/17/62824/ DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130726T100000 UID:79533@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130610T161628 SUMMARY:Bioenergy Friday Web Seminar- E3A Exploring Energy Efficiency & Al ternatives DESCRIPTION:A Bioenergy Friday Web Seminar is coming up Friday July 26 at 10:00 AM CST. Log in instructions are below. Please feel free to share t his email with those who would be interested in the topic. \n\nJuly 26th 10:00 am CST: E3A Exploring Energy Efficiency & Alternatives (http://e3a 4u.info/) Milton Geiger – University of Wyoming Extension \n\n** if you have a topic you would like to present or learn about please contact me at jhay2@unl.edu\n \nPast web seminars are archived at http://farmenergym edia.extension.org/videos or http://bioenergy.unl.edu\n \nHow To Connect: \n \nStart connecting 5 minutes prior to the start time. You need a compu ter with Internet access and speakers. At the meeting time, copy and past e this URL into your browser to enter the meeting:\n \nhttps://connect.ex tension.iastate.edu/agenergy/\n \nAt that URL you will find a login page. “Enter as a Guest” with your name, and business or institution and c lick “Enter Room.” The audio portion of the meeting will be come thro ugh your computer speakers.\nAny time before the meeting you can visit th e following URL to confirm your ability to connect:\n \nhttp://www.extens ion.iastate.edu/testconnect/ LOCATION:Web Seminar URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/07/26/79533/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130726T100000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130813 UID:68049@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Soybean Management Field Days DESCRIPTION:Soybean Management Field Days Aug. 13-16, 2013 focuses on sta ying competitive in a global marketplace, increasing profits and meeting the world's growing food and energy needs starting right here in Nebras ka.\nThe field days are sponsored by the Nebraska Soybean Board in partn ership with UNL Extension in the university's Institute of Agriculture a nd Natural Resources and are funded through checkoff dollars. The effort s of the checkoff are directed by the United Soybean Board promoting pro gress powered by U.S. farmers.\nThe field days will offer producers unb iased and research-based information to improve their soybean profitabil ity.\nThe event consists of four stops across the state, each with repli cated research/ demonstration plots, lunch and time for questions. Produ cers can obtain ideas and insight about the challenges they face in prod ucing a quality crop at a profitable price in today's global economy.\nB y participating in the Soybean Management Field Days, producers will see their checkoff dollars at work bringing leading technology and ideas to producers.\nPresenters include university specialists, educators and in dustry consultants.\nAgronomists, plant disease, and insect specialists will be available to address production-related questions. Participants can bring unknown crop problems for complimentary identification.\nThe field days begin with 9 a.m. registration and conclude at 2:30 p.m. Free registration is available the day of the event. Locations TBA. LOCATION:Various Statewide Locations URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/13/68049/ DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130816 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130815T080000 UID:76524@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130226T161359 SUMMARY:High Plains Advanced Cropping School - Sugarbeets DESCRIPTION:The school is an in-depth, field-oriented, hands-on workshop d esigned to teach the management of sugarbeet production,including the dia gnosis of production problems in the western Great Plains and regions of the Rocky Mountains. Special emphasis will be placed on stress-related pr oblems that can cause yield reduction. \nBoth days' sessions begin and en d at the Hampton Inn in Scottsbluff. Participants will be transported by bus to field sessions at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center.\n \ nRegistration deadline is June 10, 2013. No registrations at the door. L imited to 100.\n\nRegister on-line at:\nhttp://go.unl.edu/croppingschool\ n\nAdditional questions, contact: Jeff Bradshaw, 308-632-1369, jbradshaw2 @unl.edu. Registration questions contact: CARI. 800-828-2851.\n\n LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/15/76524/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130816T140000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130821T083000 UID:78302@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory 14th Annual Open House DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/21/78302/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130821T154500 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130821T093000 UID:78934@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:Flame Weeding Workshop - Concord, NE DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Haskell Ag Laboratory URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/21/78934/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130821T170000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130822T080000 UID:78305@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130508T103244 SUMMARY:9th Annual West Central Water and Crops Field Day DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Water Resources Field Lab near Big Springs URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/22/78305/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130822T154000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130828 UID:28846@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20020131T020000 SUMMARY:UNL Extension Program - Physical, Chemical and Biological Propert ies of Soil and Water DESCRIPTION:Agribusiness professionals and crop producers will take a clo se-up look at field conditions, research and techniques at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's midsummer Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics July 17-18.\n\n The UNL Extension clinics begin each day with 7:30 a.m. reg istration at the Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead and start at 8 a.m. Participants will meet at the August N. Christenson Research and Education Building. Participants can attend one or both of the clinics as subject matter will be different each day.\n\n Keith Gl ewen, UNL extension educator said,  "Benefits of the crop management an d diagnostic clinics include one-on-one attention, on-site plot demonstr ations, interaction with other participants, discussions about cutting e dge research and an opportunity to earn continuing education credits thr ough Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program."\n  \n The July clinics fea ture national corn specialist from Purdue University who also happens to be a native Nebraskan, Dr. Bob Nielsen.  Glewen says, having the oppo rtunity to have Nielsen share his experience and knowledge of corn produ ction live in a cornfield, for many participants will be a once in lifet ime educational experience.\n \n Topics on July 17 include:  Corn Crop Canopy, Light Interception, and Grain Yield; Corn Silage, An Efficient and Economical Use of Corn Residue; Update on Nematodes of Corn and Soyb ean; Crop Water Use; Making the Most of a Herbicide Application and Feed ing a Growing Population in a Shrinking World: A Plant Biosecurity-Food Security Challenge.\n\n Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop manage ment – 1.5, pest management – 3.0, soil and water management – 1.0 , and nutrient management – .5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic.\n\n July 18 clinic topics include:  Sex in t he Corn Field: What Really Goes On Out There?; Evaluating Efficacy of Ta nk Mixing Herbicides for Hard-to-Control Weeds in Corn; Feedlot Manure a nd Holding Pond Effluent: N Availability and Environmental Issues; Under standing the Benefits and Limitations of Current Pesticide Application F ield Equipment; Crop Scene Investigation (CSI); and Atrazine in Surface/ Groundwater.\n\n Six Certified Crop Adviser credits (crop management 1.5, pest management – 3.5, and nutrient management – 1.0) have be en applied for and are pending approval for this clinic.\n\n Early regi stration is recommended to reserve a seat and resource materials. Cost fo r one clinic is $160 for those registering one week in advance and $210 after. Cost for both clinics is $280 one week in advance and $320 after. \n\n For more information or to register, contact the ARDC CMDC Program s, 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, NE 68033, call (800) 529-8030, fax (402) 624-8010, e-mail cdunbar2@unl.edu or visit the Web at http://ardc.unl.ed u/training.shtml.\n\n A special clinic focusing on physical, chemical a nd biological properties of soil and water will also be held on Aug. 28.    \n\n August clinic topics include:  Physical, Chemical and Biolo gical Properties of Soil and Water….The Cornerstone of the Human Race; Cover Crops for Improving the Soil; Infiltration Test and Organic Matte r; Soil Temp., Electrical Conductivity, pH, N and P tests; Irrigation and Soil Water; Using Solvita Respiration Tests and N Flush; Soil Profile a nd Positioning of Landscape; and Management Considerations to Improve th e Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties of Soil.\n\n 7.5 Certif ied Crop Adviser credits nutrient management – 2.5 and water management – 5.5) have been applied for and are pending approval for this clinic .\n\n UNL Extension is in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Reso urces. LOCATION:Agricultural Research & Development Center, near Mead URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/28/28846/ DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130829 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=US/Central:20130830T100000 UID:79532@events.unl.edu DTSTAMP:20130610T161117 SUMMARY:Bioenergy Friday Web Seminar- Ethanol Use in Legacy Engines DESCRIPTION:A Bioenergy Friday Web Seminar is coming up Friday August 30th at 10:00 AM CST. Log in instructions are below. Please feel free to sha re this email with those who would be interested in the topic. \n\nAugus t 30th 10:00 am CST: Ethanol use in legacy engines (antique tractors etc) Edwin Brokesh – Kansas State University \n\n** if you have a topic you would like to present or learn about please contact me at jhay2@unl.edu\ n \nPast web seminars are archived at http://farmenergymedia.extension.or g/videos or http://bioenergy.unl.edu\n \nHow To Connect:\n \nStart connec ting 5 minutes prior to the start time. You need a computer with Internet access and speakers. At the meeting time, copy and paste this URL into y our browser to enter the meeting:\n \nhttps://connect.extension.iastate.e du/agenergy/\n \nAt that URL you will find a login page. “Enter as a Gu est” with your name, and business or institution and click “Enter Roo m.” The audio portion of the meeting will be come through your computer speakers.\nAny time before the meeting you can visit the following URL t o confirm your ability to connect:\n \nhttp://www.extension.iastate.edu/t estconnect/\n LOCATION:Web Seminar URL:http://events.unl.edu/cropwatch/2013/08/30/79532/ DTEND;TZID=US/Central:20130830T100000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR