Summary:  This lesson discusses the importance of plant breeding through history, how one would recognize if the seed they are conditioning is protected by intellectual property rights; and more importantly, what are the mandatory best practices for seed conditioners when handling plant variety protected seed. This course is third in a series which will walk you through foundational concepts of seed conditioning. 

Upskill Credentials: If you finish the entire course including passing the quiz with a score of 80% or better (which you can take up to 3 times) and filling out the short 5 mins feedback survey, then you will earn a badge certificate of completion.  This course has been approved for 2 Crop Management CEUs through the national Certified Crop Adviser program.

Time Required: We estimate it will take you 2 hours in total to complete the course.  You can work on it at your own pace and do not have to complete it in one setting. Click on the eBook link below to begin. 

ADA Accessibility: We have done our best to follow ADA best practices. Let us know if you run into any problems or require further accommodations.

If you have any questions, please contact your instructor, Laura Pottorff, M.S., Director of Seed Program at: Laura.Pottorff@colostate.edu 

Acknowledgements: This online micro-credential upskilling course is offered through the CSU Ag Upskilling program. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2023-38640-39571 through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number WPDP24-021. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Summary: Seed lots are not always used entirely each planting season. Seed that was purchased or grown this year may require storage to be carried over to subsequent planting seasons. When seed is carried over, it is expected to be of the same quality as seed that was recently produced.  As a result, understanding the best possible methods for carrying over seed to maintain high germination and viability is crucial. 

Upskill Credentials: If you finish the entire course including passing the quiz with a score of 80% or better (which you can take up to 3 times) and filling out the short 5 mins feedback survey, then you will earn a badge certificate of completion.  This course has been approved for 2 Crop Management CEUs through the national Certified Crop Adviser program.

Acknowledgements: This online micro-credential upskilling course is offered through the CSU Ag Upskilling program.  This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2024-68018-42796, administered by Colorado State University.  USDA is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

           

This course has been replaced. Please visit the new course site to register and complete the course.

Transportation workers and others who need to flag traffic on public and private roadways in Nebraska who take this course will be able to successfully complete the required tasks of a flagger: Guide traffic through work areas; Protect workers; Prevent unreasonable delays for road users; and Answer motorists’ questions politely and knowledgeably.

This course is for all new certification enrollees after March 26, 2018. To access a certificate earned or finish a course begun prior to that date, visit the prior version of the course.

For information or to enroll in the 2018 course contact: Megan Patent-Nygren, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Local Technical Assistance Program, mpatentnygren2@unl.edu

Participants will learn a variety of competencies related to district court administration and management. Montana Clerks of District Court have worked with the Montana State University Extension Local Government Center to develop educational curriculum. The curriculum is designed to ensure the clerks of district court across the state receive timely. relevant, and impactful training and that each clerk can demonstrate key skills to perform the duties of their position. 

Proceedings from the 2023 Industrial Hemp Conference held virtually on February 23, 2023.  The conference included education and information sharing opportunities on industrial hemp including current research, agronomics, farmer experiences with growing grain & fiber hemp, the future of hemp foods, breeding & genetics, developing a fiber enterprise, CBD economics & markets, and regulatory updates. 

There are over 12 presentations covering all aspects of growing hemp!

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

2023 Southwest Ag Summit

Course Name: Irrigation Efficiency: technology updates and best practices 

Module 1: Yuma County Extension Update: Soil amendments and flow meters

Robert Masson, University of Arizona, Yuma, AZ

Module 2: Drought mitigation - Some Easy Solutions

Fred Ahnert, Rain For Rent

Module 3:  Guayule growth and yield responses to deficit irrigation strategies in the U.S. desert

Dr. Diaa Elshikha, University of Arizona, Maricopa, AZ

Module 4: Utilizing Drip Irrigation to Maximize Water Use in Vegetable and Alfalfa Production

Michael Bloomfield, Netafim USA

Module 5: Irrigation Efficiency in Salinas Leafy Green Production

Michael Cahn, University of California, Salinas, CA  

The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video.

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

2023 Southwest Ag Summit

Course Name: Soil Health in the Desert: Combating Water Crisis in the Southwest 

Module 1: Soil Health in the Desert Southwest

Dr. Debankur Sanyal , University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Module 2:  Eco-system Balance: The Role of Human Activities in Cultivation and Land Stewardship

Yadi Wang, Arizona SOL L3C

Module 3: Nematode community as soil health indicators in low desert vegetable production

Dr. Philip Waisen, UCANR, Riverside and Imperial Counties

Module 4: Can biochar improve desert soil health?

Rivka Fidel, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Module 5: Really? You can't do that here! 

Anthony Bly, South Dakota State University

Module 6: Pesticide effects on soil health

Robert Masson, University of Arizona, Yuma, AZ 

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

2023 Southwest Ag Summit

Course Name: Innovations in Weed Control Technologies

Module 1: Smart spray technology for weed control in vegetables

Dr. Nathan Boyd, University of Florida 

Module 2: Sub-Centimeter Precision Weeding and Fertilizing with Verdant Robotics - Intelligent Sharp Shooter

Curtis Garner, Verdant Robotics

Module 3:  The Benefits of Smart Mechanical Cultivation

Paul Elliott, FarmWise

Module 4: High Density Crop Weeding with Style

Teric Greenan, Nexus Robotics, Inc.  

The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video.

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: 2024 Arizona Winter Citrus & Date Palm Workshop 

Module 1: Lemon Variety, Rootstock, Fruit Size & Nematode Trial Research | Alternative Insecticides for Citrus Thrips Management in Lemon | Corteva Label Update for Desert Grown Citrus

Dr. Glenn Wright, Associate Professor - University of Arizona | Dr. Wilfrid Calvin, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist | Junior Evans, Territory Manager at Corteva Agriscience

Module 2: Advancing Sustainable Organic Production Systems in Arizona | Gowan Products for Citrus | FMC Citrus Portfolio Update

Dr. Ali Mohammed — UArizona Extension - Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist | Chris Denning, Desert Sales Rep - Gowan Company USA | Danielle Kirkpatrick, Technical Service Manager, FMC

Module 3:  Update on Citrus & Palm Disease | Date Palm Disease, Thinning, & Fruit Size Research Update

Dr. Alex Hu, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, University of Arizona | Dr. Glenn Wright, Associate Professor - University of Arizona

The course contains video, requiring a computer that can play audio and video.

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: 2024 Southwest Ag Summit

Fertilizer Management in the Desert Southwest

Module 1: Fertilizer Considerations for the Desert Southwest

Robert Masson, University of Arizona, Yuma County Cooperative Extension, Asst. AG Agent 

Module 2: TRUE Organic Product Updates

Ramy Colfer, Cody Benton, and Jay Harper of TRUE Organic Products

Module 3:  YARA Products Updates

Patrick Giannetti and Sebastian Korob, YARA International

Module 4: Nutrient Ag Solutions Product Update

Kyle Deol, Nutrient Ag Solutions

The course contains video so it requires a computer that can play audio and video.

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: 2024 Southwest Ag Summit, New Developments In Weed Control 

Module 1: New Weed Control Technologies Developed by BASF 

Kevin Caffrey, BASF  

Module 2: Importance of the IR-4 Project ad Impact of Arizona's Vegetable Industry 

Roger Batts, IR-4 Project, North Carolina St. University 

Module 3: Alternatives to Dacthal for Broccoli and Onions 

Marco Pena, University of Arizona 

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: 2024 Southwest Ag Summit 

Quantitative assessment of water and salt balance for cropping systems in the lower Colorado River region

Module 1: Updated Water Management Information for the Lower Colorado Region  

Dr. Andrew French, University of Arizona

Module 2: Salt Balance in the Lower Colorado River Region                             

Dr. Charles Sanchez, University of Arizona

Module 3:  Emerging Tools for Water and Salinity Management in the Lower Colorado River Region

Toby Torrey, University of Arizona

Veterans Agricultural Education and Apprenticeship Program in the Southwest

Course Name: 2024 Southwest Ag Summit 

Vegetable IPM

Module 1: Diseases of Concern for Coastal California Vegetable Crops

Steve Koike, TriCal Diagnostics, Hollister, CA 

Module 2: Fusarium Wilt and Downy Mildew of Lettuce in the Desert

Dr. Stephanie Slinski, University of Arizona, YCEDA, Yuma, AZ

Module 3: Development of a Monitoring Tool for Managing Tospovirus Damage in Lettuce

Shianna Rodriguez, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Module 4: Recent IPM Developments for Desert Insect Control

 John Palumbo, University of Arizona, Yuma AZ 

Course Name: 2025 Arizona Winter Citrus & Date Palm Seminar

Module 1: Dr. Jiahuai "Alex" HU, Recent Developments in Citrus Brown Wood Rot Research, Dr. Mazin Saber, Most Problematic Citrus Weeds in Yuma, AZ, and Control Methods, Matthew Fatino, Identifying and managing herbicide resistance in citrus and date palms.  1:09:19

Module 2: Brian McGrew, Huanglongbing Citrus Greening in Arizona Update, Elene MacAdam, Yuma County Citrus Pest Control District Update, Dr. Wilfrid Calvin, Identification and Management of Key Insect Pests of Citrus.  54:23 

Module 3: Ralph Land II, 2025 Citrus Product Update,  Amendments, Danielle Kirkpatrick, FMC Citrus Portfolio: Data and Label Update.   32:42  

Module 4: Brent Wolfe, BASF Citrus and Date Palm Solutions, Dr. Bodil Cass, Augmentative biological control options for citrus and dates, Junior Evans, Corteva Label Update for Desert Citrus.   56:05 

Module 5: Dr. Aliasghar Montazar, How Irrigation Practices Influence Puffy Skin in Medjool Dates, Dr. Christopher Detranaltes, When Palms Perish: Understanding Wilts and Rots, Dr. Glenn Wright,  Date Palm Black Mold Research Report.  59:08 

Course Number: CA# DPR-0980-26, 4.5 CEU's (Other), AZDA # 26245, 4.0 CEU's, CCA # SS 60821, 4.0 CEU's (IPM) 

CEU Credits: This course is accredited by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Arizona Department of Agriculture, and Certified Crop Adviser.

Course availability will be through the end of the year and will be removed December 31st 2026.