By Scout Nelson
North Dakota State University will organize the Crop Shop Talk event at its Oakes Irrigation Research Site near Oakes, North Dakota, offering farmers and agriculture professionals an opportunity to connect directly with researchers and graduate students. The free event will take place on March 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and focuses on sharing current research and encouraging discussion about future agricultural needs.
The event will bring together farmers, crop consultants, industry partners, and agriculture professionals for presentations, demonstrations, and a roundtable-style lunch. Graduate students and NDSU Extension specialists will present ongoing research projects being conducted at the Oakes site.
Topics include evaluating biological products for managing white mold in soybeans, studying nitrogen fertilizer applications, and identifying tar spots on corn. Specialists also share updates on canola agronomy, fungicide use for corn disease management, and demonstrations of white mold predictive models integrated into the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network.
“Several research programs from NDSU’s main campus spend a lot of time down in Oakes running research trials. This is an informal meeting that allows us to demonstrate what research is currently being done for local farmers and stakeholders, with the opportunity for them to give feedback and opinions on any research topics that they would like to see at the Oakes Site,” says Hope Becton, NDSU research assistant professor of soybean pathology. “The main motivation behind this event is to strengthen ties with local communities and farmers to this NDSU research site.”
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, giving attendees time to interact with sponsors and network with other participants. A moderated discussion will be led by Jeff Stachler, NDSU Extension cropping systems specialist, focusing on local farmers’ suggested research objectives for the Oakes Irrigation Research Site.
Registration is encouraged, and additional event details are available online. The Crop Shop Talk highlights NDSU’s continued commitment to supporting local agriculture through research, education, and strong collaboration with farming communities.
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Categories: North Dakota, Crops