Online 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT - Online, United States
Attend this free webinar to learn about the evolution of seed treating equipment and how it benefits your operation - big or small, new or mature - USC's full line of equipment, including the revolutionary LPV treater, Tri-Flo hopper and Universal pump stands, will crea...
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS)
Inn at Bay Harbor - Bay Harbor, MI, United States
Topics: Breeding, genetics and genetic resources; genomics and biotechnology; growth, development and physiology; fruit quality, post-harvest and processing; evolution and ethnobotany; interaction with the environment and abiotic stresses; biotic stresses - pathology an...
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - Arlington, VA, United States
A 1½ day workshop and training event for companies wishing to register or gain a further understanding of the requirements involved in registering a biopesticide.
The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview of seed sampling and aspects of quality assurance in relation to seed sampling for a range of species. The workshop will provide a forum to discuss seed sampling in general as well as specific questions relating to seed ...
The course aims at facilitating the introduction and practical implementation of Plant Breeders' Rights (Plant Variety Protection) in countries where legislation on this matter is being developed, has recently been passed or who are considering to develop a system.
We are traveling to beautiful North Carolina and since there is so much to see there, we're expanding this to a 3 day event, plus the opening reception! Our theme is "Healthy Plants, Healthy You!" as we explore the many ways plant life can impact human health and wellne...
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Online - Geneva, Switzerland
The course is estimated to require around 36 hours of study, which can be undertaken at any time within the 4-week study period. The course contains comprehensive explanations, diagrams, self-assessment questions and end of module tests to guide participants.
Featured speaker: Dr. Ian Korf, Associate Professor, Molecular & Cellular Biology, UC Davis
Topic: From bench to keyboard and back: integrating experimental molecular biology and bioinformatics to understand intron-mediated enhancement
Long Beach Convention Center - Long Beach, CA, United States
Who should attend? Farmers, Pest Control Advisors and Certified Crop Advisors, industry members, agency representatives and anyone who wishes to be informed about important issues related to alfalfa, grains, and forage.
A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts.
A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts participa...
North Dakota Crop Improvement and Seed Association (NDCISA) *
Mandan, Minot, Devils Lake, Casselton, ND, United States
Dec. 3, 1 p.m., Northern Great Plains Research Lab, USDA/ARS, Mandan / Dec. 4, 9 a.m., North Dakota State University North Central Research Extension Center, Minot / Dec. 5, 9 a.m., Fireside Inn and Suites, Devils Lake / Dec. 8, 9:30 a.m., Days Inn, Casselton
UNM-Valencia Campus, Student Community Center - Los Lunas, NM, United States
Topics will range from building healthy soil and optimizing fertilization; to controlling pests and weeds, including bindweed; from efficient irrigation, to U.S. Department of Agriculture program summaries.
Online, 10:00 AM Central U.S. time - Brookings, SD, United States
This webinar will walk the participant through the primary standard germination and vigor tests used to evaluate seed corn quality. The principles of each test will be discussed, along with baseline quality levels and interactions that may occur. Two standard germinat...
Speakers: Dr. Edwin Reidel, Business Manager, North America, LemnaTec - Dr. Niels Kruize, LGC Genomics - Dr. Susan Turner, Principal Scientist, BioConsortia
The Long Beach Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Long Beach Hotel - Long Beach,, CA, United States
The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America will host more than 4,000 scientists, professionals, educators, and students at the 2014 International Annual Meetings, "Grand Challenges—Great Solutions"
Amway Grand Plaza - Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Sessions will cover topics such as basic and advanced plant breeding techniques, managing a breeding program, bringing selections to market, intellectual property management, market trends.
Introductory Plant Breeding course for non-majors. Emphasis is on methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops. Student will learn the main areas of plant breeding, including germplasm resources, male ster...
West Madison Agricultural Research Station - Madison , WI, United States
UW-Madison has scheduled three field days over the next 10 weeks during which farmers, local chefs and anyone else can sample the flavors of a variety of organic vegetable crops.
Biotech Building, Cornell campus - Ithaca, NY, United States
Will offer a primer to the science behind the new methods for gene modification, provide specific examples of improved crops and livestock that may soon enter the marketplace and address key policy issues underpinning oversight of these potential non-GMOs in the United ...
A three day intensive short-course specifically designed for Agri-Business professionals who want to learn about the financial outlook for the Salinas Valley, observe state-of-the-art farming operations and meet experts in cool season vegetable, fruit, berry and wine gr...
Demonstrations of both small equipment and hand scale threshing and cleaning, including the use of an Almaco small belt thresher and Clipper air-screen seed cleaner. The workshop will cover a wide range of vegetable crops and discussion on how regional growers can most ...
Focusing on three key areas, company benefits, departmental benefits, and personal skill development benefits, the agenda is designed to offer women the tools they need to succeed both personally and professionally.
Specialty Crop Schools are designed for busy Agri-Business personnel who want to learn about the diversity, intensity and complexity of agriculture in the Western US.
Featured speaker: Dr. Stavros Vougioukas, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Topic: Advanced mechanization and automation for specialty crops production
Oliver Manufacturing, Colorado State University & Rocky Ford’s Growers Association - La Junta & Rocky Ford, CO, United States
The workshop will include education sessions on seed processing at Oliver Manufacturing, sessions on innovations in agriculture and the function of higher education systems in local agriculture, sponsored by Colorado State University, as
well as the evolution of Rocky ...
West Madison Agricultural Research Station - Madison , WI, United States
UW-Madison has scheduled three field days over the next 10 weeks during which farmers, local chefs and anyone else can sample the flavors of a variety of organic vegetable crops.
Hilton Charlotte University - Charlotte, NC, United States
Aims to bring together leaders from the AgBiotech and seed industry, the bioenergy and biomaterials industry, and the scientific communities connected with these industries.
Bowley Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
Designed to enhance management skills of plant breeders and technical leads. Professionals directing these programs in agricultural research, in agribusiness development and those from the public sector will benefit from attending this course.
NC Botanical Garden Education Center - Chapel Hill, NC, United States
This workshop is intended for all interested in seed propagation techniques for native perennials and woody plants. Topics include seed collection methods, post-collection handling, cleaning equipment and techniques, seed storage and sowing techniques, sowing media, cul...
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel - St. Louis , MO, United States
Attracting experts working in areas such as plant sciences, next generation sequencing, genomics, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data management the conference will examine the latest NGS platforms and technologies suitable for progressing plant based research as well ...
National Academy of Sciences, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW - Washington, DC, United States
Herbicide Resistance Summit II will include a more unified understanding of the issues across the country, understanding of differences of viewpoints, and approaches to solutions.
A premium professional certificate course offered in the United States, Europe and Asia. To date, 133 breeders from 30 countries have attended the Plant Breeding Academy (PBA), making it the most significant training of its kind.
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel - St. Louis, MO, United States
Attracting experts working in next generation sequencing, plant genomics/ sciences, epigenetics, bioinformatics and data management, the conference will examine the latest NGS platforms and technologies suitable for progressing plant based research as well as tools to e...
West Madison Agricultural Research Station - Madison, WI, United States
UW-Madison has scheduled three field days over the next 10 weeks during which farmers, local chefs and anyone else can sample the flavors of a variety of organic vegetable crops.
Scheman Center, Iowa State University - Ames, IA, United States
Conference brings growers, educators and industry experts together to discuss how you can take better control over data, whether you are going it alone or working with a trusted adviser.
Introductory Plant Breeding course for first year graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. The emphasis is on traditional methods of developing improved cultivars of cross-pollinated, self-pollinated, and asexually-propagated crops, and the genetic princi...
Gateway Conference Center - Ames, IA, United States
Farmers, please plan to join us in Ames, Iowa, August 5-7, for a conference designed exclusively for YOU. You'll meet and talk with other farmers, scientists and industry leaders who are exploring ways to make corn/soybean-based systems more resilient to weather extreme...
Aims to discuss current topics in research in plant breeding. This year’s meeting will focus on breeding for water stress; controlling genotype x environment interactions; objective phenotyping and physiological responses to water stress as well as workshops geared ...
Union Station Hotel - St. Louis, MO, United States
Premier precision agriculture event for producers, consultants, and the crop production industry. The program hits the hot topics of today: unmanned aerial vehicles, big data, and wearable computers, but the approach is based in practicality and how to integrate the tec...
Georgia International Convention Center - Atlanta, GA, United States
SNA 2014 will bring together the most forward-thinking growers, breeders, researchers, retailers,landscapers, manufacturers, and distributors from across the Southeast.
Georgia International Convention Center - Atlanta, GA, United States
This regional marketplace will showcase the best plants and related garden products. The product mix will include ornamental trees and shrubs, color, related landscape and outdoor living products, garden gifts and accessories, seasonal products, and more.
Cornell University campus - Ithaca, NY, United States
The well recognized Food and Agri Business Management Program from Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants is arranged every year to keep pace with the dynamically changing agri business sector worldwide.
Barrett Farm, Springlake Potato Sales, located 12.5 miles north of Littlefield and 8.5 miles south of Springlake on State Highway 385 - Springlake , TX, United States
For more information, contact Miller at 979-219-3388 or jcmillerjr@tamu.edu .
Beck Agriculture Center, 4540 U.S. 52 West - West Lafayette, IN, United States
A full day of informative and educational topics regarding current issues in our industry. Registration is limited. To register, please contact Quincy Cunningham by calling 317-423-0307 or by emailing qcunningham@frickassoc.com
Farm one mile south and one mile west of Casselton - Casselton, ND, United States
Researchers from several NDSU plant breeding programs will lead discussions on variety development and new varieties available for producers. Crops included in these discussions will be spring and durum wheat, barley and soybeans.
Specialty Crop Schools are designed for busy Agri-Business personnel who want to learn about the diversity, intensity and complexity of agriculture in the Western US.
Greater Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, OH, United States
An AmericanHort Experience. Formerly known as OFA Short Course, Cultivate'14 will continue to offer premier educational and networking experiences, and more than 7 acres of trade show exhibits including technology, new products and services, and new plant varieties.
Hartnell College, main campus - Salinas, CA, United States
Catered event, 11:30 to 1:30 - Featured speaker: Dr. Timothy Hartz, Extension Specialist/Agronomist, University of California, Davis, Dept. of Plant Sciences. Topic: Farm management to minimize environmental water quality problems
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Weslaco, TX, United States
We’ll be sharing with growers the sugarcane aphid situation on grain sorghum here in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, as well as the situation in other parts of the state. We’ll also share results of chemical trials we’ve conducted here and what the forecast for aphid...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa - San Diego, CA, United States
Will provide a forum for industry, academic and government leaders in the field to present on the current and future applications of the technology as well as share strategies, best practices and protocols on the usage of the tool.
Enlist will be a tool in the battle against glyphosate-resistant and hard-to-control weeds. The field days will provide an opportunity for an interactive discussion regarding the Enlist traits and Enlist Duo™ herbicide featuring Colex-D™ Technology.
Eleven different variety trial sites throughout eastern Colorado - Akron, Yuma, Burlington, Brandon, Lamar, Walsh, Genoe, Orchard, Rogger, Julesburg, Haxton, CO, United States
The field days will highlight new hard red and hard white winter wheat varieties developed by CSU and other public and private breeding programs in the Great Plains region. Attention will also be given to variety selection, special areas of emphasis in wheat breeding at...
This international conference will be of significant interest to industry executives, scientists involved in commercial development and sale of improved crop cultivars, academic scientists who are interested in or doing research on crop growth and development, governmen...
Online at 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM CT - Urbana, IL, United States
During the webinar, you’ll learn more about the role of sidedress nitrogen applications in addressing corn nutrient needs, as well as how innovative technologies can optimize corn yield and profit potential in a sidedress program.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO, United States
This course on the genetics, breeding, and physiology of drought stress tolerance is targeted to graduate students in the plant sciences, as well as to professionals in the public and private sectors. It provides three transferable graduate-level credits.
A one-week course designed to expose participants to the five functional areas of a seed company (R&D, production, operations, sales and marketing and administration). Taught by widely respected seed business executives with additional help of industry experts participa...
Online at 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM CT - Urbana, IL, United States
During the webinar, you’ll learn more about the role of sidedress nitrogen applications in addressing corn nutrient needs, as well as how innovative technologies can optimize corn yield and profit potential in a sidedress program.
Corsica and Harrold areas / Draper and Hayes areas - Corsica, SD, United States
SDSU Extension Agronomy Field and State Specialists will be on hand at each location, providing expertise in plant pathology, weed control, entomology, soil fertility and agronomic information.
University of the Virgin Islands, Albert A. Sheen Campus - St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, United States
In 2014 the Caribbean Beekeeping Congress will join forces with the Caribbean Bee College to host one full week of honey bee research, education, and current events with some of the leaders in Apiculture from around the world.
Aims to advance the harnessing of plant proficiencies for use in agriculture, as an energy source, and in any way that benefits the planet. Members of the synthetic biology community will join together with plant researchers in academia and industry, as well as represen...
Student Community Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
4:30 to 7:00 PM - Monthly networking event on the 2nd Thursday of the month, with featured speaker Dr. Charles Bamforth, Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences, UC Davis. Topic: Bountiful barley
Stanislaus County Agricultural Center, Harvest Hall - Modesto, CA, United States
Anyone who is interested in a chance to learn timely information about a wide variety of topics pertinent to the seed industry should plan to attend the 2014 Seed Industry Conference, (SIC). Our guest speakers are experts in their fields, who will share their knowledge ...
OSU Seed Laboratory - Corvallis, OR, United States
The workshops will be on May 1-2, and May 8-9. These workshops are most useful for grass seed growers, seed conditioners, and seed dealers. The instructors are: Dr. Adriel Garay, Dr. Sabry Elias, Dr. Andrew Hulting, Mr. Dennis Lundeen, manager of Seed Certification, and...
South San Francisco Conference Center - South San Francisco, CA, United States
Will feature an integrated program of tracks designed to cover the latest developments in single cell PCR, qPCR in diagnostics, next-generation sequencing platforms and methods, microRNA-based gene expression and epigenetics in development.
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Lubbock, TX, United States
To preregister and guarantee lunch, those planning to attend should call the AgriLife Extension office in Lubbock County by April 7 at 806-775-1680. For more information, contact Scott at the same number or email him at rj-scott@tamu.edu .
Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute, University of California, Davis - Davis, CA, United States
The purpose of this conference is to exchange information and ideas and present results from economic research into the costs and benefits of different policies, programs, and technologies for managing agricultural pests and diseases, including investments in agricultur...
UC Davis Putah Creek Lodge - Davis, CA, United States
In-depth view of analytical equipment that is shaping the future of seed research and the industry. Program will include theoretical and practical modules on the fundamentals of seed respiration and maturity, principles of the Q2 Scanner, CF-Mobile, Videometer, experime...
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience - St. Augustine, FL, United States
Bee College the most extensive educational honey bee event in the state of Florida. Everyone is welcome to attend Bee College: beekeepers, naturalists, farmers, gardeners, county agents, and anyone interested in honey bees.
Eagle Ridge Conference Center - Raymond, MS, United States
Topics include components of the greenhouse system; greenhouse design, engineering and environmental control; alternative heating options; marketing; budgeting; current research; plant nutrition; alternative crops; water sanitation; using social media; Good Agricultural...
The workshop is intended for agricultural professionals who advise growers on weed control and herbicide use, crop consultants, agronomists, agricultural dealers and distributors, Extension agents and industry representatives.
Online, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. CT - Lincoln, NE, United States
Topics to be covered include Rootworm biology and behavior, Resistance evolution and IRM for rootworm, Adult management options, Larval management options, Decision tree for grower management options
Okemos Conference Center - Okemos , MI, United States
This two-day worksho will help growers, consultants and public sector employees improve their IPM practices on the farm and take advantage of all the resources MSU has to offer. The program is designed for people working in a new cropping area or those interested in rev...
Gateway Hotel and Convention Center - Ames, IA, United States
Entrepreneurial Executives pursue opportunities, incubate innovation, develop new resources, and push their organizations forward. The challenges and opportunities facing agriculture and food industry today are significant, and the Entrepreneurial Agribusiness Executive...
Conference Center, UC Davis - Davis, CA, United States
4:30 to 7:00 PM - Monthly networking event on the 2nd Thursday of the month, with featured speaker Dr. Pam Marrone, Founder & CEO, Marrone Bio Innovations.
Scott City / Beloit / Wichita / Manhattan, KS, United States
Address such issues as risk management, irrigation management, production practices, nutrient and soil fertility, and weed, insect and disease management.
UC Davis Buehler Alumni Center - Davis, CA, United States
The course covers the basics of DNA markers, quantitative trait loci and the transition from maker assisted selection with a highlight on breeding for disease resistance. The course is aimed at professionals who are directly or indirectly involved in plant breeding and ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center - Overton, TX, United States
Maps and more detailed driving instructions can be found on the Internet at http://overton.tamu.edu/about/maps/. For more information on, contact Reeves at 903-935-8413, dr-reeves@tamu.edu
Oregon State University Alumni Center - Corvallis, OR, United States
Advancements in organic plant breeding - Breeding for resiliency and biodiversity - Farmer-led breeding projects - New models for organic seed production and enterprise development
The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
Southwest Technology Center - Altus, OK, United States
Crop production information specific to Southwest Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains will be covered in the first-ever Red River Crops Conference. The goal of the conference is to provide agricultural producers with relevant management information applicable to this ...
UC Davis Conference Center - Davis, CA, United States
This 1-day workshop includes lectures on the principles and applications of measuring produce color, flavor, and texture, and includes demonstrations of a variety of the latest equipment.
An exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States.
Topics: Pargem - Partially germinated and dehydrated seeds for improved functionality, avour and nutritional value / Radio frequency heating and drying / Western Innovative Initiative (WINN) – funding for technology commercialization
The Seed Business 101 course was created, with input from industry executives, to accelerate the careers of promising new employees and young managers.
Amarillo Civic Center, Regency Room - Amarillo, TX, United States
The program will address a wide variety of topics of interest to the general public, as well as to agricultural producers, landowners, crop consultants and irrigation professionals.
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center - Savannah , GA, United States
This event will address food safety, specific commodity sessions on production practices and increased yields, marketing strategies, and interact with key suppliers and growers.
James E. Bruce Convention Center - Hopkinsville, KY, United States
Topics: herbicide-resistant weeds in wheat; fungicide use during a wet season; using climate and weather data in making crop management decisions; rye, oats and triticale; canola agronomics; monitoring virulent aphid movement in Kentucky winter wheat; nitrogen managemen...
Embassy Suites Hotel - Lexington, KY, United States
Participants may choose from several concurrent sessions with topics including farmers markets, commercial fruit and vegetable production, high tunnels, small fruit production, organic production, direct marketing and agritourism.
Champaign, Mt. Vernon, Springfield, Peoria, Moline, Malta, United States
January 6: Champaign I Hotel and Conference Center - January 7: Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn - January 10: Springfield Crowne Plaza - January 13: Peoria Par-A-Dice Hotel = January 14: Moline i-wireless Center - January 15: Malta Kishwaukee College
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