Sunflower production meetings planned

The High Plains Sunflower Committee is hosting a series of sunflower production meetings. Dates and locations are Tuesday, March 12 in Hugoton, Kan. and Wednesday, March 13 in Burlington. Times at both sites will be from 1-3 p.m.

Attendees can register online at http://www.northwest.ksu.edu/events or by contacting Ron Meyer, Colorado State University Extension Specialist at (719) 346 5571. These meetings are available without cost. This program will be available both in-person and remotely via Zoom. When registering by phone, if your choice is to attend remotely provide your email address and you will be sent a zoom link. Certified Crop Advisor Credits will be available for attendees.

Topics will include sunflower weed control strategies, insect and disease strategies, market updates and controlling weeds with robots.

The Fourwinds Golf Course is located at 958 Hwy. 56, Hugoton. The Burlington Community Center is located at 340 S. 14th St., Burlington.