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RotationMattersGrowingTogether,a Canola&Pulses Workshop
CelebrateAg
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Once the grain is in the bin, the combines are cleaned up and, in the shed, we sincerely hope you will take the time to join the NPGA in Great Falls for the Growing Together- Rotation Matters workshop on December 1st!
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Our staff is working tirelessly to bring you a first-rate day of education and updates on all the most pressing issues affecting pulse producers in the upcoming year. There will be updates regarding winter canola and winter pulses, farm bill policy updates a discussion on drought implications for weed control Strategies.
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We are working hard to bring you a fun and informative day of education. This will be a great opportunity for growers to visit with their peers and learn new things to make your operation even more streamlined and profitable in the upcoming 2026 crop year. We hope to see you there!
-Matt McCabe, NPGA Board President
Growers,researchers,andagprofessionalsjoinusinGreatFalls,Montanaforafullday focusedonthepowerofcroprotation!
HostedbytheNorthernPulseGrowersAssociationandthePacificNorthwestCanola Association,theRotationMattersWorkshop bringstogetherthepulseandcanolacommunitiestoshareknowledge,connect,and strengthenourregionalrotationsystems.
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��WhattoExpect: GrowerPanel:Real-worldcanolaandpulserotationinsights MarketOutlookwithShaunHaney,RealAgriculture Drought&WeedControlStrategieswithBrianJenks,NDSU PolicyupdatesfromUSCanolaAssociationandUSAPulses ResearchUpdates
We’reinvitinggrowers,agindustry,anduniversityfaculty/studentsfromMontana,North Dakota,Idaho,Washingtonandsurroundingareastobepartoftheconversationand collaborationthatkeepsourindustrygrowingstrongertogether.
��Registernow:northernpulse.com/events Let’sgrowtogether,inthefieldandbeyond.
CELEBRATEAG
Montana State University’s CelebrateAgWeek
is a full-scale tribute to Montana’s agricultural roots, innovations, and communityimpact. Spanning November2–8, theweekhighlights everycornerof the state’s ag industry from production and technology to education and local food systems Events include department kickoffs, the President’s Prime Rib Dinner featuring Montana-grown ingredients, and theAg-Tech Innovation & Investment Summit,where producers, investors, and researchers connect overthe future of ag innovation. Students engage through networking opportunities like theAg EmployerMingle and theYoungAg Leaders Panel,while the
Agricultural Economics Conference and Research HappyHour showcase the latest in ag policy, economics, and science The celebration closeswith the CelebrateAg Social andAg Appreciation Football Game, honoring farmers, ranchers, students, and ag professionalswhoseworksustains Montana’s land and legacy
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Gordon Stoner, a seasoned pulse and durumwheat grower from Outlook, Montana, has been honored as the 2025 “OutstandingAgricultural Leader” bythe Montana State UniversityCollege ofAgriculture Known forpioneering the adoption of peas, lentils and chickpeas in Montana and mentoring fellowgrowers, his quiet but effective leadership has significantlyshaped the state’s pulse-crop industry. Our Field Rep, TomAllen,was present towitness the award ceremonyand shared in recognizing Stoner’s long-standing contributions to agricultural research, producereducation and farm-communityrelationships.
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NPGARepresents at the NorthAmerican Pulse ImprovementAssociation Meeting Dr AudreyKalil,Associate Directorof NPGA, played a keyrole representing the association at the North American Pulse ImprovementAssociation (NAPIA) meeting held lastweekin Lincoln, Nebraska The event brought togetherpulse researchers and industryleaders from across the continent to share advancements in genetics, breeding, and production. Dr. Kalil served as one of the on-the-ground organizers forthe Root Rot Workshop, hosted bythe Pulse CropsWorking Group, alongside Dr. Uta McKelvy.Theworkshop provided a hands-on space forscientists to exchange strategies and strengthen collaboration on managing one of the pulse industry’s most persistent challenges
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The meeting also featured notable keynote speakers, including Dr.Andy Benson of the Universityof Nebraska–Lincoln, Dr. C. Robin Buell of the Universityof Georgia, and Dr. Chelsea Didinger, founderofALegume a Day. Theirpresentations explored topics ranging from the genetics of drybeans and theirimpact on the human gut microbiome to the growing role of beans as a superfood forhuman and environmental health. NPGAis proud to have been part of thisvital exchange of ideas driving the future of pulse improvement
Listing in one issue of the NPGA Newsletter, company profile in NPGA’s online directory, and company name featured as an NPGA sponsor in programs
“Thank you ” shout-out on NPGA socials before the event.
Admission for 1 company attendee and 1 grower pass
Reserved booth in the NPGA Trade Show Area
½-page “Sponsor Spotlight” in NPGA Newsletter or social media, company profile in NPGA’s online directory & company name/logo featured as sponsor in program
Dedicated “thank you ” shout-out on NPGA Socials
Admission for 2 company attendees plus 4 grower passes to the NPGA Annual Convention.
Booth space in the NPGA Trade Show Area
¼-page “Sponsor Spotlight” in NPGA Newsletter or social media, company profile inNPGA’sonlinedirectory,&companyname/logofeaturedasasponsorinprogram
“Thank you ” shout-out on NPGA Facebook and Instagram before the event
Admission for 2 company attendees and 2 grower passes to the event
Exhibit opportunity – Reserved booth in the NPGA Trade Show Area
Logo featured in “thank you ” banner on home page all year
Full page “Sponsor Spotlight” article in NPGA Newsletter OR social media
Company profile included on NPGA online searchable industry directory
Company name & logo printed as NPGA sponsor in programs
Included on radio flights
