BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Wheat Commission (NDWC) and the U.S. Durum Growers Association (USDGA) will be hosting the 2021Crop Outlook and International Durum Forum on Nov. 8-9 at the Grand Hotel in Minot, N.D. The event will bring together industry experts and producers to share and discuss the latest trends impacting the wheat and durum industries.
The event will kick-off with a social the evening of Nov. 8. Two keynote speakers will be featured on Nov. 9. James Callan, Washington, D.C. representative for USDGA, will provide a federal issues update and Todd Hale, retail insights thought leader will close the program with his vision on post-COVID pasta trends during the luncheon on Nov. 9.
The agenda on Nov. 9 also includes 2021 hard red spring wheat and durum crop overviews and a grain marketing panel featuring numerous segments of the industry. In addition, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension will discuss lessons learned this cropping year from weed control to drought. Daryl Ritchison, ND Agricultural Weather Network director at NDSU, will share his insights on the predictions for the 2022crop year. The USDGA annual meeting will follow the luncheon on Nov. 9.
“This is a great opportunity for industry experts and producers to come together to discuss industry issues and to learn from each other,” says Scott Monke, Regent, N.D., farmer and USDGA president. “We encourage individuals with ties to the state’s durum and wheat industries to come to this event as we work together to strengthen our industries.”
The event is free of charge, but registration is requested. To register, view the complete agenda and find additional information, visit www.durumgrowers.com.
USDGA’s mission is to increase the profitability of durum production through effective market development and promotion and coordinated communication and educational outreach. For more information, visit www.durumgrowers.com.
NDWC works to sustain and expand the use of wheat grown by North Dakota farmers by creating worldwide market opportunities through efforts including opening overseas markets, reinforcing consumption of grain foods, developing new wheat varieties and influencing international import and export policies.
— USDGA