COURSE 10 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training

COURSE 10 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Pest Management - Section 2

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn Production CMDC Header image

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = 1 Pest Management.  
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.

Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C22 - Early Season Corn Pests 

C23 - Corn Rootworms - Robert Wright

C24 - Corn Ear Pests - Robert Wright

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Justin McMechan, University of Nebraska Crop Protection and Cropping Systems Specialist

  • Robert Wright, Nebraska Extension Entomologist

  • Introduction and Closing - Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension Educator


About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:

COURSE 9 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training
COURSE 9 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Pest Management - Section 1

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn CMDC Header

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = 1 Pest Management.  
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.
Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C2 - Preseason Disease Management Decisions

C3 - Bacterial Leaf Streak

C4 - Foliar Fungicide Considerations

C5 - Tar Spot and Other Late Season Diseases

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Tamra Jackson-Ziems, Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist

  • Introduction and Closing - Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension Educator

About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:

COURSE 8 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training
COURSE 8 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Crop Management - Section 3

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn CMDC Header

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = 1 Crop Management.  
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.

Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C19 - Useful to Useful (U2U): Corn Growing Degree Day (GDD) decision support tool

C20 - Solar Radiation in Corn: Reproductive Stages

C21 - Short VERSUS Tall: Can short hybrids work towards our advantage?

C22 - 30” Versus 60” Row Spacing in Corn: Opportunities…

C23 - Corn Irrigation Considerations By Growth Stage

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Roger Elmore, Nebraska Extension Emeritus Cropping Systems Agronomist

  • Tom Hoegemeyer, Adjunct Professor of Practice, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture

  • Osler Ortez, University of Nebraska Agronomy Ph.D. Student

  • Aaron Nygren, Nebraska Extension Educator

  • Introduction and Closing - Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension Educator

About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:

COURSE 6 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training
COURSE 6 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Crop Management - Section 1

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn CMDC Header

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = .5 Crop Management.  
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.

Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C6 - History of Corn Before Hybrids

C7 - First Corn Hybrids

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Tom Hoegemeyer, Adjunct Professor of Practice, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture

  • Introduction and Closing - Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension Educator

About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $15. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:

COURSE 7 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training
COURSE 7 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Crop Management - Section 2

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn CMDC Header

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = 1.5 Crop Management.  
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.

Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C8 - Corn growth and development: Overview

C9- Corn growth and development: Planting to V6 - Sixth leaf stage

C10 - Corn growth and development: Planting to V6 - Sixth leaf stage

C11 - Corn growth and development: V7 to V15 – seventh through 15th leaf stage

C12 - Corn growth and development: V7 to V15 – seventh through 15th leaf stage

C13 - Corn growth and development: V16 to R2 – 16th leaf through the blister stage

C14 - Corn growth and development: V16 to R2 – 16th leaf through the blister stage

C15 - Corn growth and development: R3 to R6 – milk stage to physiological maturity

C16 - Corn growth and development: R3 to R6 – milk stage to physiological maturity

C17 - Corn seeding depth

C18 - Corn seeding depth

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Roger Elmore, Nebraska Extension Emeritus Cropping Systems Agronomist

  • Tom Hoegemeyer, Adjunct Professor of Practice, UNL Department of Agronomy and Horticulture

  • Osler Ortez, University of Nebraska Agronomy Ph.D. Student

  • Introduction and Closing - Keith Glewen, Nebraska Extension Educator

About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $45. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:

COURSE 11 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic Virtual Training
COURSE 11 - Midwest Corn Production Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic

Pest Management - Section 3

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in person training sessions were not offered in 2020 in an effort to protect the health and safety or our participants and presenters.  The Nebraska Extension Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic training sessions are now available online, coming directly to you no matter where you are.

Midwest Corn CMDC Header

About this course

The presentations in this course are part of the Nebraska Extension MIDWEST CORN PRODUCTION Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic.  We wish to express our appreciation to the USDA-NRCS, private industry professionals and UNL staff and faculty for their efforts in sharing their expertise and knowledge at this educational program.

  • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available for those who view the presentations and complete the quick review questions and feedback questions. 
  • Continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) = .5 Pest Management.
  • A certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of this course.

Topics included in this course:

C1 – Welcome

C25 - Early Season Weed Control

C26 - Interseeding Cover Crops

C29 – Conclusion

Presenters include:

  • Chris Proctor, Nebraska Weed Management Extension Educator


About Nebraska Extension's Crop Management Training

Change is constant in agriculture. Keeping up with the latest technology and changes in crop production in a timely manner is a continuing challenge for those in agricultural professions.  Ongoing, in-depth training opportunities are needed in crop management and diagnostics by many producers and professionals.  Crop Management Diagnostic Clinics help meet the needs of those seeking to stay abreast of current issues, production and management practices.

Nebraska Extension's Crop Management educational programs are tailored for agricultural businesses, representatives, producers, educators, and others wishing to expand their knowledge base or pursuing Continuing Education Credits. If you are seeking educational opportunities in crop production, management, and diagnostics, explore the links on this page to see how we can help you meet that need.

This training was produced at the Crop Management Diagnostic Clinic site at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead, Nebraska.   Demonstration plots are specifically developed for training.  We kept clinic plots active throughout the growing season in 2020 and recorded presentations and demonstration.

More about the training:

  • Virtual in-field training with CCA credits.
  • Learn from the unbiased expertise of university and industry agricultural specialists.
  • Up-to-date,  current, research-based information is presented.
  • The training sessions consistently receive excellent reviews.  Last year, participants estimated the value of the knowledge gained and/or anticipated practice changes as an increase of $9.16 per acre.

The fee for this course is $15. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button: