Issue 26
February 2000

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.

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Prairie Grains Magazine
February 2000

Anderson receives MAWG Merit Award

Tom Anderson, a Barnsville, MN, producer, received the MAWG Meritorious Achievement Award during the Prairie Grains Conference.  The award is bestowed on an individual who has made a significant contribution to the U.S. wheat industry and more specifically, to the Minnesota wheat industry.

Anderson, only the fourth person to receive the award since its inception over 20 years ago, has played a key role in helping to establish stronger research programs at state and national levels to fight scab in small grains.  Currently, he serves as co-director of the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative.  He also serves as chair of the Small Grains Research & Communications Committee.  Represented by a cross-section of the wheat industry, this committee works on behalf of the MWRPC to identify wheat research priorities, and disseminate research results.

NDGGA Kernel Award winners
During the Prairie Grains Conference, two North Dakotans were
recognized with Kernel Awards, given by the NDGGA to individuals who have made significant contributions to the wheat industry.  Richard Haugeberg, Max, N.D., was recognized for his accomplishments as a producer, and longtime North Dakota State University spring wheat breeder Richard Frohberg was recognized in the industry category.   In a separate award, Larry Brown of AGSCO, Grand Forks, was recognized for accomplishments his company has made in the safety and innovation of agricultural inputs

                      Richard Haugeberg                               Richard Frohberg

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A Special Thanks to our Conference Sponsors

We greatly appreciate the support of the agribusinesses that sponsored and exhibited at the Prairie Grains Conference and Exposition.  Their support is what allows us to bring in top quality speakers and program functions.  Thanks!