Northern Crops Institute

Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is a collaborative effort among North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota to support the promotion and market development of crops grown in this four-state region. NCI is an international meeting and learning center that brings together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, and processors for discussion, education, and technical services. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, this unique facility is only minutes from the farm fields that yield much of the world's food.

Meet the Staff

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Janel Brooks
Janel Brooks

Account Technician
janel.brooks@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities: Accountant for Northern Crops Institute. Maintains NCI Budget records, Financial Statements and Projections. Also responsible for track of special funds, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables.

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Rachel Carlson
Rachel Carlson

Food Technologist
rachel.l.carlson@ndsu.edu

Responsibilities: Special focus on baking with wheat and soy. Conduct laboratory analyses on northern grown crops, assist with pilot-scale processing, and participate in demonstrations and training for domestic and international trade team and short course participants. 

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Course Listings

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Soybeans

SOYBEANS are primarily grown for oil production and as a protein source for livestock feed. However, the versatility of this commodity is unequalled. Soybean oil is primarily used for shortening, margarine and salad oils, but is also utilized in many other products including mayonnaise, salad dressings and sauces, frozen foods, baking mixes and soups.

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RECENT POSTS

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Northern Crops Institute Hires Brian Sorenson for Program Manager
Northern Crops Institute Hires Brian Sorenson for Program Manager

The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) recently hired Brian Sorenson for program manager. In his new role, Brian will use his background in cereal chemistry, grain milling and grain quality to provide organization and leadership in the development of educational programs to promote northern grown crops to global grain buyers and food processors.

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