PULLMAN, Wash. – Wheat growers and crop consultants are invited to the inaugural WSU Extension Wheat Academy Dec. 16 and 17 at Washington State University Pullman.
Registration costs $100 and is limited to the first 60 registrants. The fee covers parking, two lunches, a catered social hour and light refreshments. The deadline to register is Dec 5. Visit http://smallgrains.wsu.edu/wheat-academy for more information.
Experts from WSU, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Oregon State University and more will lead intensive, 75-minute sessions of comprehensive, hands-on learning about soil quality, herbicides and pest and micronutrient management.
Participants will select 10 presentations to attend out of the 12 offered. For details see http://bit.ly/1wdPBiL.
Washington and Idaho pesticide recertification credits and certified crop advisor credits will be available.
This event is partially supported by the Washington Grain Commission.
Contacts:
Drew Lyon, WSU crop and soil sciences, 509-335-2961, drew.lyon@wsu.edu
Emily Smudde, WSU crop and soil sciences communications, 509-335-1719, emily.smudde@wsu.edu