By Scout Nelson
North Dakota State University Extension is hosting an online sunflower production webinar to help farmers and crop advisers improve their field decisions. The event is called Getting It Right in Sunflower Production and takes place on January 13. The webinar runs from 8:30 a.m. until noon Central Standard Time.
This online training is open to farmers and crop advisers who want research-based information about sunflower production. The webinar is sponsored by the National Sunflower Association and is hosted through Zoom. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Sunflower increases strongly in 2025 due to positive market conditions and growing interest among producers. At the same time, many growers face new agronomic challenges across the state. This webinar is designed to help farmers manage these challenges and prepare for the 2026 growing season.
“These educational webinars will share research updates and practical recommendations to help farmers make informed production decisions for the 2026 growing season,” says Ana Carcedo, NDSU Extension broadleaf crops agronomist.
Specialists from NDSU Extension present several important topics. These include bird management, weed control strategies, soil fertility planning, and a sunflower market outlook. Each session ends with a live question and answer period, so participants can ask questions that relate to their own farms.
Certified crop advisers who attend the live webinar can earn continuing education credits. This helps advisers maintain professional certification while gaining new research-based knowledge.
Registration is required before joining the webinar. After registering, participants receive an email with a Zoom link and event instructions. Registration is available online.
The webinar gives farmers a chance to learn from experts, ask questions, and gain new ideas that may help improve sunflower yields, reduce risks, and make better field decisions for future seasons.
For more information, farmers can contact a.carcedo@ndsu.edu at NDSU Extension.
Categories: North Dakota, Crops, General