GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The NDSU/UMN Potato Scout School will be held on February 23, 2017 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, ND from 1 to 5 pm. This is on the second day of the International Crop Expo.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide training on scouting for potato diseases, insects, weeds and other potato production principles. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required to attend this event, as there are only 50 seats available. Please register at z.umn.edu/scout
Topics covered will include:
- Potato diseases
- Scouting for insects
- Seed handling and cutting
- Scouting for weeds and herbicide damage
If you have questions, please contact Andy Robinson at andrew.p.robinson@ndsu.edu or 701.231.8732
— Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
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