Prairie Grains Jan.-Feb. 98 - District Meetings

Issue 11
Jan./Feb. 1998
Minnesota Grain Grower Update Jan. 27-30

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South Dakota Wheat,
Inc., and the
Minnesota Barley
Growers Association.

Take a look at this informational line-up:

The Challenge in Developing New Wheat Varieties
Dr. Robert Busch, USDA-ARS Wheat Breeder
Technically, Bob Busch is a wheat geneticist, who develops new wheat varieties and works for the USDA's Agricultural Research Service based in St. Paul. Dr. Busch will describe the wheat varietal development process, and give an update on breeding varieties for scab resistance.
Varietal Performance In Your Back Forty
Dr. Jochum Wiersma, U of M Small Grains Specialist
Dr. Wiersma has conducted variety trials at eighteen different locations in Minnesota the past two years. The information that he will present is adapted to the local area and local crop rotations. Don't miss this presentation if you're looking for targeted variety information.
Top Issues for Agriculture: An Update From Washington
Congressman Collin Peterson
Federal crop insurance, fast track trade negotiating authority, taxes, and ag research are a few of the farm issues on the Capitol Hill burner. Rep. Peterson, reporting from Washington via speakerphone, will give a live update on what issues are unfolding during this election year.
The Markets for Specialty Crops
Steve Edwardson, Minn-Dak Growers Ltd
What are the specialty crops area growers should consider producing in 1998? And what are the markets for these crops? Specialty crops merchandising expert Steve Edwardson evaluates the options.
Minnesota Wheat Update
Leaders of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, Minnesota Wheat Council
An update on the programs and activities of Minnesota Wheat, including the political successes of obtaining more state and federal support for finding solutions to scab, and a briefing on the plan to increase the Minnesota wheat checkoff by a half a cent; the first-ever increase sought since the checkoff began in 1977.
ATTEND A GRAIN GROWER UPDATE IN YOUR AREA:

January 27, 1998
Wilkin Co. Ext. Office mtg room, Breckenridge, MN 9:30 a.m .
Hawley Community Center, Hawley, MN 1:30 p.m.
January 28, 1998
American Legion Club, Crookston, MN 9:30 a.m.
McIntosh City Hall, McIntosh, MN 1:30 p.m
January 29, 1998
Hallock City Hall,Hallock, MN 9:30 a.m. (as part of the Kittson County Annual Crop Day)
American Legion Club, Argyle, MN 1:30 p.m. (as part of the annual crop improvement meeting)
Greenbush Community Center, Greenbush, MN 4:30 p.m. (supper served)
January 30, 1998
Northwest Grain Office, St. Hilaire, MN 9:30 a.m.
VFW, Ada, MN 1:30 p.m. (As part of the Norman County Crops, Seed and Trade Show, that begins at 9:00 a.m.)

Copyright Prairie
Grains Magazine January 1998

Issue 11 Jan./Feb. 1998	Minnesota Grain Grower Update Jan. 27-30

Library Home E-Mail Back Prairie Grains is the official publication of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, North Dakota Grain Growers Association, South Dakota Wheat, Inc., and the Minnesota Barley Growers Association.	Take a look at this informational line-up: The Challenge in Developing New Wheat Varieties Dr. Robert Busch, USDA-ARS Wheat Breeder Technically, Bob Busch is a wheat geneticist, who develops new wheat varieties and works for the USDA's Agricultural Research Service based in St. Paul. Dr. Busch will describe the wheat varietal development process, and give an update on breeding varieties for scab resistance. Varietal Performance In Your Back Forty Dr. Jochum Wiersma, U of M Small Grains Specialist Dr. Wiersma has conducted variety trials at eighteen different locations in Minnesota the past two years. The information that he will present is adapted to the local area and local crop rotations. Don't miss this presentation if you're looking for targeted variety information. Top Issues for Agriculture: An Update From Washington Congressman Collin Peterson Federal crop insurance, fast track trade negotiating authority, taxes, and ag research are a few of the farm issues on the Capitol Hill burner. Rep. Peterson, reporting from Washington via speakerphone, will give a live update on what issues are unfolding during this election year. The Markets for Specialty Crops Steve Edwardson, Minn-Dak Growers Ltd What are the specialty crops area growers should consider producing in 1998? And what are the markets for these crops? Specialty crops merchandising expert Steve Edwardson evaluates the options. Minnesota Wheat Update Leaders of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, Minnesota Wheat Council An update on the programs and activities of Minnesota Wheat, including the political successes of obtaining more state and federal support for finding solutions to scab, and a briefing on the plan to increase the Minnesota wheat checkoff by a half a cent; the first-ever increase sought since the checkoff began in 1977. ATTEND A GRAIN GROWER UPDATE IN YOUR AREA: January 27, 1998 Wilkin Co. Ext. Office mtg room, Breckenridge, MN 9:30 a.m . Hawley Community Center, Hawley, MN 1:30 p.m. January 28, 1998 American Legion Club, Crookston, MN 9:30 a.m. McIntosh City Hall, McIntosh, MN 1:30 p.m January 29, 1998 Hallock City Hall,Hallock, MN 9:30 a.m. (as part of the Kittson County Annual Crop Day) American Legion Club, Argyle, MN 1:30 p.m. (as part of the annual crop improvement meeting) Greenbush Community Center, Greenbush, MN 4:30 p.m. (supper served) January 30, 1998 Northwest Grain Office, St. Hilaire, MN 9:30 a.m. VFW, Ada, MN 1:30 p.m. (As part of the Norman County Crops, Seed and Trade Show, that begins at 9:00 a.m.)
Copyright Prairie Grains Magazine January 1998