Iowa State University Extension is offering a Field Scouting Basics Workshop on May 16 at the Field Extension Education Lab, near Boone in central Iowa. Designed for beginning-level crop scouts, as well as those looking to receive a refresher course on crop scouting principles, the course provides hands-on, in-field experience to scouts for the 2019 growing season. Participants will also have the opportunity to consult with ISU Extension specialists from various disciplines about crop issues to look for in 2019.

“The workshop goal is to provide a learning opportunity in actual field conditions, and help participants feel confident when they’re scouting fields on their own,” says Warren Pierson, program specialist with ISU Extension. “Scouts are often the first to find issues in fields, and their reports help drive important pest management decisions.”

Sharpen scouting skills

ISU Extension specialists and field agronomists will provide instruction on weed, insect and crop disease identification in Iowa corn and soybean production. Participants will learn principles of integrated pest management and an overview of basic field scouting skills, including sample collection, observation and documentation. The workshop presentation topics and ISU Extension instructors include:

Registration until May 13

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The program starts at 9:50 a.m. and adjourns at 3:50 p.m. Registration is $100. Registration deadline is midnight May 13, and preregistration is required to attend. View additional workshop and registration information online.

For assistance with registration, receipts, cancellation or questions on the status of your registration, contact ANR Program Services at 515-294-6429 or visit aep.iastate.edu/feel/scout.

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