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NDSU Extension Getting It Right in Sunflower Production webinar

Farmers and crop advisers searching for research-based sunflower production recommendations should plan to participate in the Getting It Right in Sunflower Production webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 27 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Research updates and recommendations to help farmers make production decisions for the 2024 growing season will be the focus of this educational event, which is organized by North Dakota State University Extension cropping systems specialists Greg Endres and Anitha Chirumamilla with support from the National Sunflower Association.

During the event, NDSU Extension crop specialists will discuss sunflower topics including: hybrid selection, plant establishment, soil management and plant nutrients, plant protection – insect, weed and disease management, and markets.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations. The presentations will be recorded and archived at www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/ag-hub/getting-it-right. Certified crop adviser continuing education credits will be available for attending the live event.

Source : ndsu.edu

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