CENTROL to Host Technology Conference (Added February 1)
Mark your calendars now for the Technology Conference, hosted by CENTROL Crop Consulting in conjunction with the HOIC/SCE Agronomy Departments, on February 24 at the AgLeaderTrainingCenter in Ames. Industry speakers as well as staff will be covering important solutions to production issues. The meetings will consist of breakout sessions throughout the morning with lunch provided.
Topics that will be covered include: The 300/80 bushel average
Soil Fertility/Genetics/Plant Health
Where can you make the push for yield?
Genetics 101 Where is your field’s genetic potential?
Industry Analysis – Clearing the fog of mass marketing
Genetics Selection
Variable rate applications Seed/Fertility – How to reallocate your investment
Precision equipment
Advantages / Applications / Functionality
Financial Analysis of investment
Stay tuned for detailed information. Call the CENTROL office at 515-382-3928 or your local HOIC/SCE agronomist with questions or to RSVP.
HOIC/SCE Offers Scholarships to Local High School Seniors (Added January 29) HOIC/SCE is pleased to offer 12 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to area high school seniors whose parents are Class A or B members. To qualify, students must pursue a degree in agriculture or ag-business, auto/truck repair, carpentry or masonry construction at an accredited four year college or university or vocational trade school. Complete guidelines and scholarship are available by clicking the link below, at any HOIC/SCE location, or at area high schools. Please call the Sully business office at 1-800-469-1040 with questions. 2010 HOIC/SCE Community Scholarship Guidelines and Application
Join Us at Producers in Pearls (Added January 27) If you are a woman impacted by agriculture, plan to attend the HOIC/SCE's Producers in Pearls luncheon on Saturday, February 20 at The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows. This free event is to provide women the opportunity to gather with other women to network and learn. Jolene Brown, a professional speaker, will join us to provide an afternoon of relaxation and humor. Jolene, a farmer's wife from West Branch, will help us celebrate the unique perspective women provide. Register today by calling 800-469-1040 ext. 103.
CENTROL At the Iowa Power Farming Show in February (Added January 20) An early start at the Iowa Power Farming Show February 2-4 could earn you a free lunch. Be one of the first 50 HOIC/SCE agronomy customers to find Dennis Hapes, answer a few questions and he will sponsor your lunch. Look for Dennis at the Trimble (#136) or AgLeader (#117) booths in Vets Auditorium. You can also contact him during the show on his cell phone at 515-290-9544.
