The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS) is offering an interactive crop scouting clinic at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center on Thursday, May 15. According to coordinator Lori Rogers, the program will be beneficial for producers and scouts of all experience levels.

“This hands-on workshop is ideal for agriculture interns, new ag agents and producers, and it can serve as a refresher for others as the growing season is getting started,” Rogers said.

From 8:30 am to 3:30 pm CT, participants will learn to scout for corn and soybean diseases and insects and identify corn and soybean growth stages and weeds. Soil nutrients and their influence on crop growth will also be showcased.

Educational credits have been approved for certified crop advisors and pesticide applicators:

• CCA - 6.5 CEUs
• Pesticide - 5 CEUs for Category 1A, 1 CEU for Category 10

The clinic will be held at 1205 Hopkinsville Road, Princeton, Kentucky. Participants are encouraged to dress for outdoor fieldwork. Lunch will be provided.

Pre-registration is required and will be open until May 13. The cost is $105. Visit https://2025KATSCropScoutingClinic.eventbrite.com for the registration link or contact Lori Rogers, lori.rogers@uky.edu, 270-365-7541 ext. 21317.

To learn more about KATS, visit https://kats.ca.uky.edu.

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Writer: Jennifer Elwell, jennifer.elwell@uky.edu   

The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center (UKREC) at Princeton is proudly celebrating 100 years of advancing agricultural extension, research, education, leadership and service to the Commonwealth. Founded in 1925, UKREC is part of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, as well as the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station and the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. A vital part of the Princeton community, UKREC’s impact extends across Kentucky and beyond. To mark this milestone, Martin-Gatton CAFE will host a variety of events and training sessions throughout the year, showcasing UKREC’s legacy of excellence and ongoing commitment to UK’s mission of improving lives through teaching, research and extension.   

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