Online Learning Center

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The online learning center has been created as and educational resource or library to house interactive learning modules. This section will contain information about production, marketing, and key issues.

• Water Quality Issues

  Throughout the years, corn growers have been affected by water issues. Today, issues such as hypoxia and the Clean Water Act abound in the news. When it comes to water quality and usage issues, information about the subjects can be difficult to find, and the sources can lack important information. You can find important research information and current topics on water issues by using the search function on our website. In this section, you will find interactive and informative...

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• Know Before You Grow

  NCGA recommends that as you select hybrids you do so with the full knowledge of whether the number is conventional, one approved for EU export or one not yet approved for EU export.

   

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• ACRE Resource Center

  The Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) Program, adopted by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill, represents a fundamental reform in U.S. farm policy. With rising input costs, greater market volatility and other operational challenges, this program provides an additional risk management tool for producers. While federal crop insurance offers substantial protection for crop failure, ACRE is intended to address less significant losses not adequately covered by insurance or disaster assistance...

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• Insect Resistance Management

  This course gives a detailed overview of the principles of insect resistance management including the importance of using corn borer and rootworm protected BT hybridism the Compliance Assurance Programs, and an overview of resistance and integrated management. (IRM is currently being updated)

   

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  The Importance of Managing Bt Technology

   

  Fast Facts: IRM Grower Survey

• Weed Resistance Management

  This course gives a detailed overview of the principles of weed resistance management including the resistance of weeds, environmental and agronomic factors and grower responsibilities.

   

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