August 23, 2002

Sunflower Field Day at Carrington Sept 5

North Dakota State University and the National Sunflower Association will host a sunflower field day Thursday,Sept.5, at the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center.

Sunflower growers, industry representatives, crop consultants and other interested persons are invited to attend the event for updates on sunflower production research and recommendations. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. with registration and refreshments. Field tours begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at noon with a sponsored meal.

Tour participants will be able to view research plots and hear discussion about new sunflower hybrids, sunflower hybrid tolerance to sclerotinia, weed management strategies with herbicide-tolerant sunflower, insect management and sunflower industry updates.

Additional information is available from the Carrington Center at (701)652-2951, Web site www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/carringt/  or the National Sunflower Association at (701)328-5100, Web site www.sunflowernsa.com/news/calendar_detail.asp .

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Source: Greg Endres, (701) 652-2951, gendres@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Editor: Gary Moran, (701) 231-7865, gmoran@ndsuext.nodak.edu