From the MSU Extension Service:

Barley producers are encouraged to mark Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in Conrad, MT on their calendar for the Golden Triangle Barley Update featuring some of the industry’s top professionals.  The meeting will be held at the Pondera Shooting Sports Complex (972 Granite Rd, Conrad), and will run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m.  One private/commercial pesticide applicator point will be available.

Dr. Mary Burrows, Montana State University Extension Plant Pathology Specialist and Assistant Professor, will be a speaker at the 2015 Golden Triangle Barley Update February 10, 2015, in Conrad. Photo courtesy of Montana State University.
Dr. Mary Burrows, Montana State University Extension Plant Pathology Specialist and Assistant Professor, will be a speaker at the 2015 Golden Triangle Barley Update February 10, 2015, in Conrad. Photo courtesy of Montana State University.
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Speakers from Montana State University (MSU) Extension will include Dr. Mary Burrows on ‘Managing Disease to Produce a High Quality Crop’, Dr. Kevin Wanner speaking on, ‘Managing Wireworms and Other Insect Pests Damaging Barley’, and Dr. Rachel Endecott covering sprouted grain and its uses to the livestock industry.  Dr. Jamie Sherman, Montana State University’s new barley breeder, will provide an outlook for the barley program at MSU and goals for the future.

Additionally, Cassidy Marn and Steven Becker from the Montana Wheat and Barley committee will give an update on activities within the organization.  Dave Paul from Watts & Associates will present on, ‘Barley and Malting Barley Crop Insurance with a Look Ahead to Exciting Changes Proposed for 2016,’ and Wade Malchow of MillerCoors will cover ‘Sustainable Barley Production.’  The day will conclude with a malting barley industry panel including Jerry Jerome of Busch Agricultural Resources, Wade Malchow of MillerCoors, Mark Black of Malteurop, and Jeff Farkell from Centrol Crop Consulting.  The day will conclude with snacks and refreshments around 3 p.m.

Lunch will be provided, however, we do ask that operations please limit themselves to two representatives.  An RSVP by February 7 to the Glacier County Extension Office at 873-2239 or glacier@montana.edu is required for the meeting.

Lunch and refreshments will be sponsored by the American Malting Barley Association, Montana Wheat and Barley Committee, Centrol Crop Consulting, AB-InBev, MillerCoors, and Busch Ag and Helena Chemical.

Questions may be directed to Kari Lewis, Glacier County Extension Agent at 873-2239 or kari.lewis@montana.edu or Tyler Lane, Choteau County Extension Agent at tyler.lane@montana.edu or (406) 622-3751.

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