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January 5, 2006 Wild World of Weeds Workshop Set for Jan. 24 The annual Wild World of Weeds Workshop is set for Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Ramada Plaza Suites and Conference Center in Fargo. Neil Harker, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada weed scientist, is the featured speaker. Harker has done extensive research on the economics of weed control, according to Rich Zollinger, North Dakota State University Extension Service weed specialist. NDSU weed scientists, including Kirk Howatt, Marcia McMullen, Brian Jenks, Greg Endres, Terry Gregoire, Rod Lym, Alan Dexter, Mike Christoffers and Zollinger, will present information on a variety of environmental and weed science topics during the workshop. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with concurrent sessions beginning at 9. Topics for the workshop are:
The workshop is intended for agricultural professionals who advise growers on weed control and herbicide use, crop consultants, agronomists, agricultural dealers and distributors, Extension agents and industry representatives. Lodging is available at the Ramada Plaza Suites under a reduced rate. Preregistration and payment is required. The fee is $70 and must be received with a completed registration form by Monday, Jan. 16. The agenda and a registration form are available at www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/weeds. For more information, contact Michelle Blaskowski at (701) 231-7972 or mblaskow@ndsuext.nodak.edu. ### Source:
Rich Zollinger, (701) 231-8157, r.zollinger@ndsu.edu |
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