The 39th annual Western Dakota Crops Day, hosted by the NDSU Hettinger and Dickinson Research Extension Centers, is scheduled Dec. 15 at the Hettinger, North Dakota, Armory.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and presentations are set to start at 10 a.m. Participants can view exhibits and visit with vendors throughout the day.

Leo Bortolon, cropping systems specialist at the NDSU North Central REC, will discuss the use of biological amendments and the results of his recent studies evaluating several products.

Brian Jenks, weed scientist at the NDSU North Central REC, will talk about fall and spring strategies for weed control especially for tough to control weeds like kochia.

Results from agronomy research in the western Dakotas will be presented by Caleb Dalley, Hettinger REC weed scientist; John Rickertsen, Hettinger REC research agronomist; Chris Augustin, Dickinson REC director and soil scientist; and Patrick Wagner, South Dakota State University Extension entomologist.

"This year's crops day will provide excellent information on the use of biologicals and weed control options in the semi-arid western Dakotas, along with the traditional variety performance and ongoing regional agronomy research," Rickertsen said.

The show also will include commercial exhibits by several seed, chemical and agricultural service companies displaying their latest products and innovations.

The event is free of charge and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Hettinger REC at 701-567-4323.

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