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December 10, 2012

Bi-state program nears

STAFF REPORT Commercial-News The Commercial-News Mon Dec 10, 2012, 01:15 PM CST

COVINGTON, Ind. — Purdue University and University of Illinois Extension are hosting a Crop Management Conference at 9:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. EST Tuesday at the Beef House Restaurant, 16501 Indiana Route 63. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. EST.

Registration will be 8:45-9:15 a.m. EST. Fee: $20, payable at the door.

Topics include: corn and soybean production and weather and agricultural market forecasts.

To make a reservation, call Kelly Pearson at (765) 762-3231 or e-mail her at kppearson@purdue.edu by noon Monday. An additional $10 charge will be required for those seeking credits.

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