The University of Minnesota Extension Service will be offering its 15th Annual Research Update for Ag Professionals in January 2006. The 4-hour program will be held at seven locations thoughout the state.

The purpose of this program is to bring the latest results from ongoing research in agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, soil fertility, tillage, and weed management to agricultural practitioners. The program is intended for sales personnel (seed/chemical/fertilizer), agronomists, crop consultants, extension educators, government agency personnel, farm managers, and ag-business instructors. Come listen and discuss with university researchers their research results on how it may help in your crop and pest management decisions for 2006. A total of 4.0 CEUs will be offered at each location for Certified Crop Advisers. The fee for the program is $40. Refreshments and handouts will be provided to all that attend. Check out the Institute for Ag Professionals (IAP) web address -(http://iap.umn.edu) - to view the full agenda by location and to get registration information.

• Luverne: January 5
  Blue Mound Banquet Center
  401 West Hatting Street
• Lamberton: January 6
  Univ. of MN - SWROC
  Auditorium
• Kasson
  Digger’s Bar & Grill
  401 8th St. SE
• Waseca: January 11
  Univ. of MN - SROC
  Auditorium
• Willmar: January 12
  Holiday Inn Conference Center
  2100 E. Hwy 12
• Crookston: January 12
  Univ. of MN - NWROC
  Auditorium
• Morris: January 13
  Univ. of MN - WCROC
  Auditorium

All programs will start at 12:30 PM with the exception of Lamberton, which will start at 9:00 am .

The 2006 Research Update brochure has been printed and mailed. Register early and avoid a stampede at the door. If you have questions about the program you can contact Kevin Cavanaugh at (612) 625-2778 or by email: cavan008@tc.umn.edu.