Certified Crop Advisers Recognized for Tenure at AAI Conference
The Iowa Certified Crop Advisers Board of Directors recognized fifty-four individuals for fifteen years and one hundred-seventeen individuals for twenty years of professionalism and years of service to agriculture as CCAs during the annual CCA Recognition Luncheon.
The Iowa CCA Board would also like to recognize sixty-nine additional Certified Crop Advisers for their 15 years of service. These recipients were certified in 1999 and will be recognized at the 2016 Showcase & Conference, February 9, 2016.
CCAs utilize their skills in nutrient and pest management to assist growers with economical and efficient crop production. They also ensure that growers are aware of regulations and utilize best management practices to protect the environment. (more…)
Upcoming CCA Exams & Learning Materials
Iowa Certified Crop Advisers Board with the help of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has developed and is now offering an online review course for individuals taking the Iowa CCA Examination. This course is offered exclusively online – there is no live, classroom component. See the requirements section for additional technology requirements.
This course is divided into 4 main topics: Crop Management, Pest Management, Nutrient Management, and Soil and Water Management. Each topic is further divided into several subtopics. All presentations are available in PDF format for printing which may be helpful for note taking. Each presentation also has an accompanying practice quiz. (more…)
Registration is Bursting at the Seams
The 2015 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference – CCA Summer Workshop registration is now at maximum capacity! We want to thank everyone who has signed up for the class. You will receive a confirmation email upon registration & payment. Questions about the event – Please call 515-262-8323. The CCA Summer Workshop has gained immense interest for it’s content, speaker line-up, and CEUs offered. View more about the 2015 workshop>> (more…)
5th Annual Crop Scouting Competition
The event was well attended and was composed of 12 teams that came from across the State of Iowa. Several of the teams were headed up by FFA leaders, local Pioneer dealers and other individuals in the Ag industry serving as the team coach.
The competition was held at the ISU FEEL lab west of Ames. The students were required to complete questions at 11 stations scattered across the FEEL lab. Topics included: weed I.D., calculating yield estimates and disease I.D. to name a few. I was fortunate enough to lead one of the 11 stations at the event. I was able to spend 15 minutes with each group and talk with them about the importance of agriculture, what is the CCA program and how the CCA can potentially help them in their future ag careers.
The group consisted of mostly high school sophomores and older. It was a great opportunity for the students to start thinking about their future careers in Ag Business will be very rewarding to the CCA program in the long run.
Photos Courtesy of Adam Sisson, ISU
2015 CCA Summer Workshop – Registration Open
Thursday, August 20, 2015
9 AM – 3 PM
Jeff & Deb Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center Ames, Iowa
As an Iowa CCA member, the Agribusiness Showcase and Conference would like to inform you of an upcoming educational workshop. This workshop is being offered to CCA’s who attended the 2015 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference at no charge. All other attendees will be charged $50. By attending this workshop you will earn six (6) Soil & Water CEU credits.
The 2015 workshop topics will inform you about critical policy issues facing Iowa agriculture and the implications of those policies for you and your customers. Information will be provided about tools, practices and approaches available to help you and your farmer customers identify and implement science-based nutrient management and environmental stewardship approaches to address these issues in a voluntary and proactive manner. Below is a briefing on what topics will be covered during the 2015 summer workshop.
Emerging Policy & Tools for Managing Crop Nutrients – Advising & Equipping Farmer Customers
Corn Belt Nutrient Policy Issues – Enhancing Crop Advisor Roles to Build Understanding by Farmer Customers & the Public
- Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit
- Toledo, Ohio Lake Erie Drinking Water Issue 2014
- National & Iowa Actions Calling for “Permit to Farm”
- Ohio Ag Retailer Code of Practice & 2015 Ohio Legislation Governing Crop Nutrients
- Talking Points for the Public on Nitrogen Use and Concerns
Emerging Tools for Crop Advisors to Equip Farmers to Respond
- Updated Findings on Cover Crop Strategies
- Key Aspects of the Nitrogen Cycle for Use with Producers
- In-Season Nitrogen Testing Tools for Producer Education & Engagement
- Soil Nitrate Sampling & N Watch
- Demonstration of 360 SoilScan Soil Nitrate Testing
- Nitrogen Test Strips for Use with Drainage & Stream Water Sampling
- New Initiatives for Measuring & Demonstrating Environmental Progress by Farmers
Please see registration form and email to [email protected]
or
visit us at AgribizShowcase.com to register online
Largest Indoor Field Day – Winter 2015 Good Advice
2015 Sessions Highlights
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015 the Agribusiness Showcase and Conference will include speakers covering industry specific topics. Learn about Climate, UAV Drones, Economics, Soil Testing, and much more! Represented companies include IDALS, ISU, AgSolver, Monsanto, Pioneer, GROWMARK, and other names in your industry.
Iowa CCA of the Year
The Iowa CCA of the year award will be presented at the 2015 Agribusiness Showcase & Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. The recipient will be recognized among peers during the All Industry Luncheon on the Showcase stage. Register today at AgriBizShowcase.com so you can attend this once a year event!
New Board Member Announcement
Adam Kramer of Three Rivers Company, Earlville, Iowa is the newest member of the Iowa CCA Board of Directors. Adam is currently serving as the Agronomy Manager at Three Rivers Company supporting four Iowa Counties. The Iowa CCA Board of Directors wants to welcome Adam in his term from 2015 to 2017; and thank the members who voted in this election. See attached document for more about Adam Kramer and his accomplishments.
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