Holt County ag update scheduled

Area growers should plan to attend the Holt County Extension Ag Update scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Squaw Creek Truck stop upstairs dining area. The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and conclude by noon.

The morning will start with latest information regarding crops. Fungicide use, new herbicide products, GMO crops and new technology will be just a few of the topics handled by Wayne Flanary. Attendance of this portion of meeting will also satisfy requirements for Private Pesticide Applicator training with additional discussion of labeling.

At 11 a.m., Bob Kelly, ag business, will discuss high input prices and Tom Fowler, horticulturalist will update the group on Emerald Ash Borer.

For more information, contact Wayne Flanary, Regional Agronomist, University of Missouri Extension at 660-446-3724.