The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is committed to educating agricultural industry professionals about integrated pest management. In 2023, UK CAFE will offer the inaugural Kentucky Crop Health Conference. This agricultural pest management event will take place Feb. 9 at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. Registration begins Nov. 1.

Organizers created this premiere grain crops pest management conference for Kentucky farmers, crop consultants and crop production industry representatives. UK CAFE specialists, along with nationally recognized pest management professionals, will offer an in-depth look at the latest research in corn, soybean and wheat crops.

Topics include insect pests, new information on southern rust and tar spot management in corn, and problematic grass weed species such as Italian ryegrass.

“We are extremely excited to bring this premier grain crops pest management conference to Kentucky stakeholders,” said Travis Legleiter, assistant extension professor of weed science in the UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. “This conference will provide in-depth knowledge on current and emerging pest management issues in the state. Attendees will be able to use this information to gain an advantage for their pest management programs in 2023.”

Organizers will cap registration at 100 participants, who may earn Kentucky pesticide applicator credits. The conference will begin at 9 a.m. CST and end at 5 p.m., with lunch included. To register, visit https://KentuckyCropHealthConference2023.eventbrite.com or email Jason Travis at jason.travis@uky.edu. Organizers will offer a more detailed agenda closer to the conference date.