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Avicta Complete Corn Learning Module
This comprehensive tutorial provides a better understanding of corn nematodes and the dramatic effect they can have on crops if left untreated. You will learn how Avicta® Complete Corn nematicide/insecticide/fungicide, a combination of an Avicta brand seed treatment nematicide, Cruiser® seed treatment insecticide and Apron XL®, Maxim® XL and Dynasty® seed treatment fungicides, can save you time at planting and increase yield and profit potential. CEU credits are not available for this module.
Enhance Your Knowledge of Corn Nematodes
Once considered a serious threat to only soybeans and cotton, nematodes are becoming one of the most frequently overlooked causes of damage in corn. As corn production practices continue to change, it’s important to be knowledgeable about these yield-robbing pests. This tutorial is a comprehensive resource offering a wide-range of information including corn nematode species, damage, effects and preventive measures. The presentation concludes with a brief quiz to test your understanding of the material. CCAs will earn one Continuing Education Unit upon successful completion of the quiz. This module is brought to you in partnership with the American Society of Agronomy’s Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program and Syngenta Seed Care.
Small Seeded Vegetable Pest Management
The “Small-Seeded Vegetable Pest Management” Online Tutorial offers an in-depth understanding of the most common diseases, nematodes and insects that negatively affect small-seeded vegetable crops, as well as the value of seed treatment to help provide protection against these pests. The module includes a brief quiz that must be completed in order to be eligible to receive one CEU credit.
History of Seed Treatment Online Tutorial
The tutorial provides an overview of how seed treatments have advanced throughout the years to become one of growers’ most trusted crop protection tools. Users can learn about the advantages of modern seed treatments and the evolution of this rapidly growing market segment. At the end of the module there is a short quiz that must be completed to be eligible to earn one CEU credit in Integrated Pest Management. This module is brought to you in partnership with the American Society of Agronomy’s Certified Crop Adviser Program and Syngenta Seed Care™.
Early Season Weed Control
Serious yield losses are caused each year by early season weeds. This module provides in-depth information about crop-weed interactions and the economic value of controlling weeds right at the start. This Learning Module is brought to you in partnership with American Society of Agronomy’s Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) program and Syngenta Crop Protection. CCAs will earn one Continuing Education Unit in crop management upon passing the quiz at the end of the module.
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