Growers
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Byron Richard holding a
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The Growers section addresses many factors influencing a successful crop of sunflower. You'll find information about insects, diseases, weeds, yield trials, planting, and a multitude of other resources with you, the grower, in mind.

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Sunflower Production Update set for January 13, 2026

Sunflower producers and crop advisers interested in sunflower production management updates participated in the Zoom conference ‘2026 Getting-it-Right in Sunflower Production’ on Tuesday, January 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon CST. The program was conducted by North Dakota State University Extension and is supported by NSA. Topics ranged from plant nutrient and soil management, updates for weed, disease and insect management, and sunflower marketing. The presentations were recorded. A link will be provided on this page when video becomes available.

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