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• Overview of Virtual Fence Technology and Applications
• Manufacturer Panel Discussion
• Producer Panel Discussion
• Applications/Lessons Learned Case Studies
• Economics
• Funding and Partnership Opportunities

 

• June 23-24th, 2026
• Central States Fair Grounds
• Fine Arts Building

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• Eastern South Dakota Soil and Water Research Farm (3714 Western Ave, Brookings, SD 57006)

Schedule:

• 9:30 AM: Sign In
• 9:45 AM: Welcome
• 10:00AM: Plot tour and research talks
• 12:00: Lunch

SPEAKERS

• Growing sunflowers east of Miller - Chuck Todd, President, National Sunflower Association
• Pest and beneficial insects in sunflowers - Karl Roeder, USDA-ARS
• Sunflower in the rotation; Soil microbes get to work - Michael Lehman, USDA-ARS
• Putting together the pieces of healthy cropping systems - USDA-ARS scientists

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