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Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Meetings to be held on Feb. 4 and 5

By Clair Keene

North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension will host the annual Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research Meetings at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Feb. 4, and at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Moorhead, Minnesota, on Feb. 5.

These meetings provide farmers and agriculture professionals with an overview of current research findings as well as practical advice on management decisions and farm finances.

“NDSU and UMN Extension are pleased to continue this long-running program to bring wheat and soybean growers the most current, research-backed information for their operations,” says Clair Keene, NDSU Extension small grains agronomist. “We have a great lineup of speakers this year, as well as hands-on breakout sessions that allow attendees to learn and ask questions in a small-group setting.”

Registration opens at 8 a.m. with coffee and refreshments, and the speaker program starts at 8:30. A free lunch is provided to all attendees, and the program ends at 3:15 p.m.

Source : ndsu.edu

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