Advanced entomology training resources posted online

The 3rd Annual LSU AgCenter Advanced Entomology training was held at the rice research station in Crowley on Sept 13, 2011. The training focused on secondary pest problems and the Mexican rice borer. If you could not attend the training, or you just want a refresher of what was discussed, the powerpoint files have been posted at www.lsuagcenter.com. We also video-recorded the training and the links to the video files are included in this post.

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3rd Annual Advanced Rice Entomology Training – Sept 13, 2011 – Crowley, LA

The advanced rice entomology training is back by popular demand. I had initially hoped to focus this training on the diversity of insects that occur in a rice field (pest, beneficial, and just plain interesting aquatic insects). Unfortunately, the continued movement of the Mexican rice borer (MRB) into rice country is an important issue which trumps the aquatic entomology focus for this year. The LSU AgCenter is currently developing management recommendations and an educational program on the MRB. This information will be discussed at the training.

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Certified Crop Advisor Training Session, Monday, February 22, 2010

A half-day Certified Crop Advisor Training Session will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Rice Technical Working Group Annual Meeting at the Beau Rivage Casino & Resort in Biloxi, MS.  This will be an excellent opportunity for in-depth training on rice production.  Speakers from across the U.S. will present on a range of topics.  [...]

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Annual Louisiana Crops Symptomology Symposium - Feb 10,2010

The 3rd Annual Louisiana Crops Symptomology Symposium is right around the corner. This year the symposium will focus on cotton and rice. I’ll be giving a presentation on rice insect symptomology. Following is the information from the announcement. I hope to see many of you in Alexandria next week.

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