Jared Goplen, Extension educator - crops and Brian McNeill – Extension educator - youth development
Crop scouting skills are essential for any farming operation to maximize crop production and economic returns. The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H program is excited to announce an all-new crop scouting event kicking off this summer. This crop scouting event aims to equip the next generation of farmers and ag-industry specialists with basic crop scouting and pest management skills helpful for any career in agriculture, environmental sciences, or food production.
The 4-H Crop Scouting event is designed as a competition, where teams will compete by testing their skills in troubleshooting agronomic issues and weed, insect, and disease identification at hands-on field stations.
Teams interested in participating can sign up by June 1st at: z.umn.edu/4hcropscoutingregistration.
Teams should prepare by developing their knowledge and critical thinking skills in pest management and agronomy of Minnesota’s common field crops. Teams should learn about topics such as:
If you are interested in coaching a team, or assisting with or sponsoring the crop scouting competition, please contact Brian McNeill at mcnei006@umn.edu or 320-589-1711 ext 2131.
Crop scouting skills are essential for any farming operation to maximize crop production and economic returns. The University of Minnesota Extension 4-H program is excited to announce an all-new crop scouting event kicking off this summer. This crop scouting event aims to equip the next generation of farmers and ag-industry specialists with basic crop scouting and pest management skills helpful for any career in agriculture, environmental sciences, or food production.
The 4-H Crop Scouting event is designed as a competition, where teams will compete by testing their skills in troubleshooting agronomic issues and weed, insect, and disease identification at hands-on field stations.
- Who: 4-H and FFA teams in grades 7-12 at any skill level are invited to participate.
- When: Monday, July 29
- Where: Near Benson, MN at a crop research farm.
Teams interested in participating can sign up by June 1st at: z.umn.edu/4hcropscoutingregistration.
Teams should prepare by developing their knowledge and critical thinking skills in pest management and agronomy of Minnesota’s common field crops. Teams should learn about topics such as:
- Insects
- Diseases
- Corn and soybean growth stages
- Sprayer technology
- Forages
- Basic agronomy
If you are interested in coaching a team, or assisting with or sponsoring the crop scouting competition, please contact Brian McNeill at mcnei006@umn.edu or 320-589-1711 ext 2131.
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