Small Grains Institute March 1-2 in Crookston
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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.
It's one of the last major farm shows in the region before the growing season begins, and the only one to focus on small grains.
Over 100 exhibits dealing exclusively with small grains equipment, products and services will cover over 80,000 square feet at the SGI.
Crop researchers from the University of Minnesota and North Dakota State University will be on hand to discuss small grains research projects.
There is no charge for admission or parking, and concessions will be available.
A look at the 1995 SGI program:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
8:30 a.m. Exhibits open
10:30 a.m. Controlling Wild Oats and Other Weeds to
Watch in 1995- Bev Durgan, University of
Minnesota Extension Weed Specialist.
Conditions have been ripe for wild oats the
past few years. Get tips to fight back,
including second flush control. Find out
what other weeds to watch for.
11:00 a.m. The Growing Market for High Quality Wheat-
Ed Usset, The Mendota Company, St. Paul, MN.
Good news for farmers: There's a trend
toward consumption of food products that use
high protein flours. Also, learn what end
users think about the wheat you grow.
1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Wayne Humphreys. Rapid-fire
humor about the realities of farming with a
message that growers can identify with, from
this Iowa farmer who is one of the most
sought after speakers in the ag industry
today.
2:00 p.m. High-tech precision aerial spraying- Mike
Deck, Hillsboro, N.D. Learn more about the
use of satellite global positioning for more
precise applications of crop protectants.
5:00 p.m. Exhibits close
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
8:30 a.m. Exhibits open
10:30 a.m. Auction Sale Savvy- Scott Steffes, Steffes
Auctioneers, Fargo. Whether you're buying
or selling farm equipment, get the most from
a sale with tips from an expert. Find out
what's in demand and what's not at auction
sales today.
11:00 a.m. A Look at the Weather- Tom Symanski,
KTHI-TV11 meteorologist, Fargo. What were
the reasons behind yet another soggy summer
last year? What can be expected next spring?
Perhaps "Too Tall Tom," one of the region's
most well-known weather experts, can give us
some clues, and share insight on forecasting
weather as well.
1:00 p.m. Update on Crop Breeding for Scab Resistance-
Blake Cooper, AgriPro Seed, Berthoud, Colo.;
Greg Fox, Western Plant Breeders, Fargo; Bob
Busch, USDA-ARS, St. Paul; Jerry
Franckowiak, NDSU; Roger Jones, U of MN
extension plant pathologist, moderator. Get
the latest from wheat breeders on efforts to
find scab resistance.
2:00 p.m. Crop Rotational Choices to Manage Scab and
Other Diseases- Duane Berglund, NDSU
extension agronomist; Dwight Aakre, NDSU
extension farm management specialist. Find
out what crop mixes are best in helping to
prevent diseases and maximize production, as
well as profits.
5:00 p.m. Exhibits close