2014 Mid-South Ag Forum at the Mid-South Farm & Gin Show

The 62nd annual Mid-South Farm & Gin Show will be held February 28 – March 1, 2014 at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN.  More than 400 exhibitors from more than 40 states will be on-hand showcasing the latest technology and innovation in agriculture.  A new event at the Gin Show for 2014 will be the Mid-South Ag Forum.  The Mid-South Ag Forum is an educational event designed to address critical issues in Mid-South Agriculture.  The Mid-South Ag Forum will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28th on the Mezzanine Level of the Cook Convention Center.  Speakers and topics are listed below.

Darrin Dodds – Mississippi State University:  Cotton/Corn Rotations in the Mid-South

Dr. Trey Price – LSU AgCenter:  Fungicide Resistant Frogeye Leafspot Management Options

Dr. Scott Stewart – University of Tennessee:  Neonicitinoid Insecticides: Cropping Systems, Honey Bees, and Public Perception

Dr. Jason Krutz – Mississippi State University:  Improving Efficiency and Profitability Through Irrigation Management

Dr. Tom Barber – University of Arkansas:  Use Requirements with Bollgard II (TM) XtendFlex(R) and Enlist Weed Control Technologies

Mr. Dave Reinbott – University of Missouri:  Economics of On-Farm Grain Storage

There is no charge to attend the Mid-South Ag Forum and all are invited to attend.