Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting 2026
February 25, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026 - 12:00AM
Blue Gate Theatre, 195 N. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565
Contact: For questions regarding registration, please contact Nicolle
Agricultural producers from Indiana and Michigan need to fine-tune their irrigated corn and soybean production systems to maintain and increase profitability. Because of this, Michigan State University Extension and Purdue University Extension are collaborating to conduct an educational program addressing issues related to producing corn and soybeans under irrigation. This meeting is offered with financial support from the Michigan Soybean Committee, Corn Marketing Program of Michigan, Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance.
AGENDA
8:30 a.m. - Registration opens (light breakfast available)
9 a.m. - Welcome & Announcements
9:05 a.m. - Cash Rents on Irrigated Land - Jon LaPorte, MSU
9:45 a.m. - Soybean Weed Management Under Irrigation - Christy Sprague, MSU
10:30 a.m. - BREAK
10:40 a.m. - Cover Crops Under Irrigation - Grower Panel
11:30 a.m. - ESA Pesticide Regulatory Update - Mark Evans, Purdue
12 p.m. - LUNCH
1 p.m. - Irrigation Scheduling: Justifying Water Use, Keeping Records - MSUE Irrigation Team
1:30 p.m. - Disease Concerns of Irrigated Corn and Soybeans - Darcy Telenko, Purdue
2:15 p.m. - BREAK
2:25 p.m. - Fertility, Manure and Irrigation - Melissa Lehman, Agronomic Solutions
3:20 p.m. - Grainonomics: Unraveling Current Markets and Identifying Opportunities - Jerod Leman & Brian Wiggins, Wellington Commodities
4 p.m. - Evaluation, Credits and Adjourn
CREDITS
- 3 Michigan RUP credits (Private Core, 1A)
- Indiana PARP (sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council & Indiana Soybean Alliance)
- Indiana Commercial CCH: Category 1, 14, RT
- CCA CEUs: 1 NM, 1.5 SW, 1.5 IPM, 1 PD
COST
Due to generous support from our sponsors, we are able to offer this meeting at a cost of only $40 per person when registering by Feb. 18 ($50 after that date). The cost includes all educational programming, event handouts, and a family-style lunch at the Blue Gate Restaurant. Registrations cancelled on or after Feb. 19 will incur a $40 cancellation fee.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding registration, please contact Nicolle Ritchie with MSU Extension at ritchi67@msu.edu or 269-858-8739 for assistance. For more information about the program, contact the LaGrange County Extension Office at 260-499-6334 or lagrangeces@purdue.edu.
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