THE FOLLOWING IS A UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION RELEASE
COVINGTON, Ind. – University of Illinois Extension and Purdue University Extension are proud to announce the return of the annual Bi-State Conference series, kicking off with the Crops Conference on Dec. 10th, 2024.
This informative event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (EST) at the Beef House in Covington, Indiana (16501 IN-63, Covington, IN 47932). Growers from both Illinois and Indiana will gain valuable insights from leading agricultural experts on critical topics impacting their crops.
“The Bi-State Conference series is a fantastic opportunity for farmers to hear from top researchers and specialists on the latest advancements in crop management,” says Jon Charlesworth, Bi-State Conference Series Co-Organizer. “We’re excited to offer this platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration between our two states.”
This year’s Crops Conference features an impressive line-up of speakers, including:
• Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue Extension Field Crop Pathologist: Field Crop Disease Update
• Dr. Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension Soybean & Small Grains Specialist: Soybean Management Update
• Dr. John Jones, University of Illinois Soil Fertility Extension Specialist: Considering the Influence of Phosphorus and Potassium Nutrition on Optimum Corn Nitrogen Rates
• Dr. Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension Soybean & Small Grains Specialist: Soybean Management Update
• Dr. John Jones, University of Illinois Soil Fertility Extension Specialist: Considering the Influence of Phosphorus and Potassium Nutrition on Optimum Corn Nitrogen Rates
• Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist Pesticide Program Specialist: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes to Indiana Pesticide Laws
Registration closes on Dec. 6th. The cost is $30, which includes the entire conference and a delicious meal. Cash or check will be accepted at the door. Additionally, PARP, CCH, and CEU credits will be available.
Register today and secure your spot at go.illinois.edu/bistateconference. Contact Jon Charlesworth at 765-762-3231 or charles6@purdue.edu with any questions or a need for reasonable accommodations. This event is partly sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance.
About Extension
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state’s land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.
