Farmers and crop consultants can improve their knowledge of current issues by attending the Crop Scout School May 17 at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville.  The scout school, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, is intended to be a foundational course, providing essential information for effective and efficient crop scouting. Advance registration is required. The cost is $100 and includes printed and digital publications, lunch, and refreshments. Registration for the course closes May 12, and the course is limited to 70 students. The Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can find a link to register for the Crop Scout School with this news story at KCIIradio.com.