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Crop Outlook Taking Place Nov. 14
by newheat
Posted on 11/10/2006
Hear about factors affecting North Dakota's leading ag industry
Wheat is still king in North Dakota, contributing an average $3.6 billion annually to the state's economy and accounting for 21 percent of all farm revenue. Wheat growers and others who depend on this industry for their livelihoods are encouraged to attend the North Dakota Wheat Commission's 12th annual Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum, Nov. 14 at the Holiday Inn, Minot. The program runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wheat Commission market analysts will provide information on global supply and demand for hard red spring and durum wheat plus a report on the end-use quality of the 2006 regional crops.
North Dakota State University's Joel Ransom, Extension agronomist, and Mark Halvorson, also an Extension agronomist, will address wheat research topics. Ransom will talk about production and harvest conditions in 2006, variety selection and other strategies for success in 2006. Halvorson will talk about varieties and growing conditions as they impact durum.
A panel of grain merchandisers and processors who buy and sell spring wheat and durum in both the U.S. and export markets will discuss factors affecting prices for the 2006 spring wheat and durum crops. The panel is made up of Ron Dejongh of AGP, Minneapolis; John Davis of Burlington-Northern Santa Fe, Fort Worth; Hank Thilmony of Mayco Export, Minneapolis; Keith Brandt of Plains Grains and Agronomy, Enderlin; and Brian Fadness or Horizon Resource, Williston.
John Griffith with American Italian Pasta Company will discuss pasta industry trends and the future during the noon luncheon. .
The afternoon program features leaders in the durum industry including Brad Miller with Dakota Growers Pasta Company and will include the annual meeting of the U.S. Durum Growers Association.
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Phone: 701-328-5111 - Fax: 701-663-5787
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