Weeds, diseases, insect pests and opportunities to add value to the region's pulse crops are among the topics for this year's pulse day program set for July 7 at NDSU's North Central Research Extension Center near Minot, North Dakota.

The program is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served at noon.

Other topics that will be covered are:

• An update from the Northern Pulse Growers Association

• Pulse crop breeding

• Variety and fungicide trial results

The program also will include a soil pit demonstration.

The event is free of charge.

For more information, contact the center at 701-857-7677 or visit its website.

The center is a mile south of Minot on U.S. Highway 83.

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