Janice Welsheimer, Executive Director of the Ohio CCA Program, has received the 2025 ICCA Administrative Excellence Award. The award recognizes outstanding regional administrative services that contribute significantly to the success of the CCA program and honors individuals or teams who demonstrate exceptional efficiency, innovation, and dedication in supporting the CCA program's mission and operations.

Dr. Karl Wyant, CCA/CPAg and Nutrien Director of Agronomy, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on July 22, 2025. He talked about plant biostimulants and their value in improving soil health, crop production, and environmental outcomes and advocated for a bill that clearly defines plant biostimulants to improve regulatory clarity. 

Marla Riekman, CCA and Soil Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture’s Ag Resource Branch, received the L.B. Thomson Conservation Award during the Soils for Our Future conference in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, July 20–25, 2025. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding soil care achievements, adoption, and advocacy by individuals or groups that have had a strong regional impact anywhere in Canada.

Applying fungicide to manage Fusarium head blight (FHB) in small grains is a complex task that goes far beyond just spraying. This article discusses selection of fungicides and nozzles and breaks down how droplet size, water volume, boom height, and sprayer speed affect application efficacy. Ultimately, integrated strategies—from variety selection to real-time disease forecasting—are key to management. Earn 0.5 CEUs in Integrated Pest Management by reading the article and taking the quiz.