CropLife hosts dozens of webinars each year. Below is a list of upcoming events, as well as archived presentations that can be viewed on demand. Plus, Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) can earn CEUs by attending these webinars.
Drift Control Root Cause Analysis with Dr. Greg Kruger
Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 2:00 PM EST
Pesticide spray drift is becoming an increasing issue for agricultural applicators and growers alike. An effective drift control program starts with understanding what is drift, why is it produced, and how can it be reduced. In this webinar, Dr. Greg Kruger, one of the leading experts on pesticide spray drift from the University of Nebraska’s Pesticide Application Technology Lab, will share his insights on this dilemma. Greg will present his latest research on drift control, and how growers and spray applicators can use available new technologies to tackle the root causes of drift. Ed Quattlebaum, Ph.D, the Director of Product Development at Attune Agriculture, will share details about a new adjuvant for row crops that has been proven to provide 30% better drift control than 4 leading DRAs.
Presented by Attune Agriculture
Advancing Sustainable Production Systems with Crop Nutrition
Thursday, February 11, 2021 | 2:00 PM EST
Healthy soils provide the foundation for sustainable, productive and profitable crop growth. Managing for healthy soils is a systems approach that can encompass various management practices. The critical elements to develop a sustainable production system include understanding what nutrients are needed for healthy soils and plant growth, as well as how to manage crop nutrition with the 4R nutrient framework (Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, Right Place). This presentation will look beyond a balanced crop nutrition approach and discuss an advanced program that can not only assist with increasing your growers’ yields in 2021, but for years to come.
Presented by The Mosaic Company
How To Build A Sustainability Program For Your Organization
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 11:00 AM EST
Join us as digital transformation leaders from Publicis Sapient, discuss the important topic of sustainability across the agricultural industry – including the forces driving the movement, the innovation that’s propelling it forward, challenges and opportunities from businesses and farmers, and how to prepare your business for what’s coming next.
Presented by Publicis Sapient
Pesticide Transfer Requirements and Managing Portable Refillable Containers (PRCs).
Understanding the requirements for transfer/containment pads and PRC authorization, inspection and storage.
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: December 3, 2020
Make sure your facility is EPA compliant. Join Jean Payne, president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association/IFCA, and Scott Birchfield, senior regional health, safety and environmental manager for Syngenta Crop Protection, for an in-depth discussion of EPA requirements for transfer/containment pads and PRCs.
Join us as digital transformation leaders from Publicis Sapient, discuss the important topic of sustainability across the agricultural industry – including the forces driving the movement, the innovation that’s propelling it forward, challenges and opportunities from businesses and farmers, and how to prepare your business for what’s coming next.
GOT RESISTANT WEEDS? Add a TOUGH Mode of Action to Your Integrated Weed Management Program!
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: November 18, 2020
Resistant weeds are a “growing” issue in many parts of the United States, including the corn belt. In this webinar, Dennis Long will discuss resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth, Common Waterhemp, and Kochia and will present the solution that Belchim Crop Protection brings to growers to combat resistant weeds. Dennis will present University data and explain why the underutilized mode of action in Pyridate (TOUGH® 5EC) should become part of your integrated weed management program.
(Note this presentation is the second of two with some preliminary 2020 data included).
Presented by Belchim Crop Protection
Understanding how the Complex Microbiome Impacts Nutrient Cycling
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: November 11, 2020
Gaining a stronger understanding about the complex relationship between plants and the soil microbiome can open up new possibilities for growers. Travis Bayer will share the latest scientific discoveries on how plants and soil microbes “communicate” with each other to improve nutrient cycling. This new understanding has led to the development of SOURCE™, a product that mimics plant-to-microbe signals that activate important microbial processes at crucial times throughout the growing season. Joel Lipsitch will share insights on how this new product is being used by growers across the U.S. to improve nutrient efficiency, leading to higher corn yields while supporting on-farm sustainability goals.
Presented by Sound Agriculture
Prioritizing Transparency & Inspiring Efficiency
Why you should give Artificial Intelligence a chance to support you with your custom applications
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: October 28, 2020
In our first webinar in the U.S., Solinftec would like to share how its digital solutions can help agriculture and farmers be better served through ag retail. Learn about AI-assisted scheduling, integrated in-field communication, real-time operational control, and reliable scheduling for increasing customer trust.
Presented by Solinftec
Starting Off Right: Improving Early Crop Performance with the Seed Microbiome
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: September 17, 2020
Approved for 0.5 CEU Credit in Crop Management
Dr. Wyant will discuss the important relationship between the crop seed and the surrounding microbiome. This area, termed the spermosphere, is a small, short lived zone around the seed that has an enormous impact on early plant development, crop yield and quality. Dr. Wyant will discuss the specifics behind the seed and microbiome relationship and how the seed “pays” for microbial “work” belowground. Furthermore, Dr. Wyant will showcase how a new microbial food product, PhycoTerra® ST, can energize the spermosphere and help your crop start off right.
Presented by Heliae Agriculture
The State of Ag Retail Distribution: Insight from Industry Experts
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: September 16, 2020
Approved for .5 CEU credit in Professional Development
A perfect storm of changes is impacting the ag retail distribution chain. From e-commerce business models and consolidation at every level, to a turbulent regulatory climate and COVID-19, a slew of factors are radically altering every aspect of the supply channel.
Staying on top of this ever-changing market landscape can be daunting. That’s why the editors of CropLife magazine are presenting the exclusive webinar “The State of Ag Retail Distribution: Insights from Industry Experts” on September 16.
Taking part in this webinar will be three industry experts: Bruce Vernon, The Equity and CommoditAg; John Oster, Morral Companies; and Rusty Harder, Titan Pro SCI.
Sponsored by Helm
Got Resistant Weeds? Add a TOUGH Mode of Action to Your Integrated Weed Management Program!
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: September 10, 2020
Approved for .5 CEU credit in Crop Management
Resistant weeds are a “growing” issue in many parts of the United States, including the corn belt. In this webinar, Dennis Long will discuss resistant weeds such as Palmer amaranth, Common Waterhemp, and Kochia and will present the solution that Belchim Crop Protection brings to growers to combat resistant weeds. Dennis will present University data and explain why the underutilized mode of action in Pyridate (TOUGH® 5EC) should become part of your integrated weed management program.
Presented by Belchim Crop Protection
Pest Management to Minimize the Increase of Pesticide Resistance: Considerations for Weeds, Diseases and Insects
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: June 4, 2020
Approved for .5 CEU Credit in Crop Management
Hosted by the Take Action program, this webinar will focus on resistance in weeds, diseases and insects as well as what steps can be taken to reduce the impact of pesticide resistance. Carl Bradley from the University of Kentucky and Sally Taylor from Virginia Tech will speak on the threat of fungicide and insecticide resistance and what research they are doing to combat that threat. Christy Sprague from Michigan State University will speak on the materials Take Action has available to help with pest resistance as well as combat herbicide resistance. Brought to you by your soy checkoff.
Presented by Take Action
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Around the World in 45 Minutes: Navigating Disruption and Trade in Agrochemicals
Now On Demand! Original Air Date: May 27, 2020
COVID-19. The China-U.S. trade war. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement. The “New Syngenta.” These are some of the critical topics that will directly impact the crop protection chemical supply chain in 2020 and beyond. Jim DeLisi, expert in international trade issues and President of Fanwood Chemical, will answer your questions on these global events, including updated timelines, products affected, and potential outcomes. He will also offer advice on what you should and shouldn’t do, in this special CropLife-AgriBusiness Global webinar event.
Presented by CropLife and AgriBusiness Global
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CropLife 2020 State of the Industry Webinar
Now on Demand! Original Air Date: April 29, 2020
Approved for 0.5 CEU Credit in Professional Development
Even though 2020 is only a few months old, the year has already been one for the history books. Already facing such key issues as the trade dispute with China and lawsuits targeting crop protection products, the entire world is now dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and its effects.
To help those in the agricultural community stay informed on these and other developments, CropLife magazine, with sponsorship from UPL, will host a webinar in late April. This “state of the industry” will attempt to look at many of the key topics facing today’s ag industry and consider what paths might be followed by ag retailers and their grower-customers to successfully navigate this year’s challenging growing season.
Taking part in this webinar will be three industry experts: Amy Asmus, Co-Owner of Asmus Farm Supply, Rod Wells, an executive at GROWMARK and the acting Chairperson for the Agricultural Retailers Association, and Michael Gomes of Topcon.
Sponsored by UPL
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Your Farm Data: Where Is It and Who Has Access?
Now on Demand! Original Air Date: March 24, 2020
Recent concerns over data sharing and use have put a spot light on the work the Agricultural Data Coalition (ADC) has been doing for the past few years. Many farmers likely have questions and concerns about what is happening with their data as planting season is rapidly approaching. To help shed light on these concerns, we have pulled together people from various parts of the ag data industry to share their expertise. This webinar will discuss what technologies like API’s are and what ag tech company partnership agreements generally mean for a farmer. We hope to give farmers a better understanding of points to consider when signing up with agriculture technology services so they are positioned to control their data in an ever changing marketplace.
Presented by the ADC
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Are All Phosphorus Sources Created Equal?
Now on Demand! Original Air Date: January 23, 2020
Approved for 0.5 CEU Credit in Nutrient Management
In this webinar, Curt Woolfolk, senior agronomist with The Mosaic Company, will explore the differences in phosphorus sources, including a brief history on dry granular phosphate production and the features and benefits of newer options that contain multiple nutrients. Woolfolk will also share results and insights from recent small-plot trials, which compared traditional phosphate sources and blends against a co-granulated phosphate source. Example calculations for phosphorus return on investment (ROI) will also be shared to help you work with your growers to calculate their best options.
Presented by The Mosaic Company
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