Pesticide and Fertilizer Applicator Recertification Conference

 

2025 LCA Pesticide and Fertilizer Recertification Conference

January 16, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Turf Valley Resort

2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Event Details | Speaker Bios | CEUs

 

Agenda | Location: Cameo BALL Room and Lobby  

8:00 – 8:45 am

Breakfast | Registration | Tabletop Exhibits   

8:45 – 9:00 am  

DC Pesticide Update

 

Speaker: Brandon Ward, DOEE  

9:00 – 9:40 am

Climate Change effects on IPM  

Speaker: Heather Zindash

Learning Objectives:

    • Explore proper scouting techniques in a changing landscape
    • Identify the right time to spray with a changing climate
    • Explore the development of new pests to this region and what the future holds  

9:40 – 10:20 am  

Building a Turf Care Program

Speaker: Mike Reed Learning Objectives:

 

    • Understand the benefits of using technology when building a fertility program Utilizing data when evaluating fertility and creating a system of record keeping
    • Building a turf care program using regenerative soil building techniques: the three E’s
    • Proper use of an efficacy calculator

10:20 – 11:00 am  

Recent Lanternfly Information and Information on Box Tree Moth  

Speaker: Madeline Potter

Learning Objectives

    • Explore the recent migration patterns and damages of Lanternfly
    • Understand what else can be done besides stepping on Lanternflies
    •  Define what a Boxwood Tree Moth is, how to identify it, and practices to remove or prevent them.
    • Learn about the right products to use at the right time  

11:00 – 11:20 am  

Morning Break  

11:20 am – 12:00 PM  

Fertilizers: Organic, Compost, and Enhanced Efficiency   

Speaker: Ginny Rosenkranz Learning Objectives

 

    • Manage enhanced efficiency on turfgrass using composts
    • Explore the benefits of using composts and organics, including ideal materials to use

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12:00 – 1:00 pm  

Lunch | Tabletop Exhibits

1:00 – 1:40 pm  

Important common Diseases from 2024 and what to expect in 2025

Speaker: David Clement  

Learning Objectives  

    • Revisit 2024 and what led to these diseases
    • What does 2025 and beyond look like, how do we prepare by use using proper cultural practices, nutrient management, water management, and fungicides

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1:40 – 2:20 pm  

Improving Pesticide Performance with Surfactants and Water Quality

Speaker: Chuck Shuster

 

Learning Objectives:

    • Understand how water affects pesticide application and results

      • Steps to identify poor water  

    • Examine concerns with water quality and strategic solutions.

2:20 – 2:40 pm  

MD Pesticide Update

 

Speaker: Stephen Goff, Maryland Department of Agriculture, Section, Maryland Department of Agriculture

 

 

2:40 – 3:00 pm  

Afternoon Break  

3:00 – 3:40 pm  

Elements of a Compliant Inspection

Speaker: Timothy Zang Learning Objectives

    • Identify strategies and requirements necessary to keep your company compliant.

3:40 – 4:25 pM

VA Pesticide Update

 

Speaker: T. Wayne Pendleton, VA Dept. Of Agriculture

4:25 – 5:00 PM  

CEU Form Completion and Confirmation  

5:00 PM

Event Close  

       

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