Northern Crops Institute

Connecting in the Global Marketplace

Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
PO Box 6050
Fargo, North Dakota, USA 58108-6050
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu

• Refresh your expertise and be exposed to existing and new technology.
• Two-days to two-weeks in length.
• Lectures, case histories, laboratory demonstrations, and tours.
• Experts from industry, government, and universities serve as guest lecturers.
• Customized programs available upon request.
• Inquiries should be directed to Assistant Director John Crabtree.

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2013 Short Course Schedule

IMPORTANT NOTE: Enroll early. All courses are contingent upon sufficient enrollment numbers.
Do not make travel reservations until NCI confirms that course will be offered.

Course Dates

Course Title

Deadline

Fee

June 11-13, 2013

Rheology of Wheat and Flour Quality

The Rheology of Wheat and Flour Quality short course will focus on wheat quality and how to analyze, interpret, and apply rheological results effectively. This course covers all aspects of wheat quality from kernel quality, milling, rheology analysis, and baking evaluation. Participants will gain extensive hands-on experience on each rheological instrument (farinograph, extensigraph, alveograph, Mixolab, RVA, and others). The course is highly recommended for quality control/assurance and research and development personnel.

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Sept. 16-25, 2013

Grain Procurement Management for Importers

This eight-day course focuses on the mechanics of grain merchandising and is designed to educate individuals who are responsible for purchasing grain. Academic and commodity trade authorities lecture on cash and futures markets. Grain merchandisers guide you through the full complexity of the international grain markets. Seminars are presented by grain merchandisers at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Participants receive a CD containing an outline of each presentation, copies of the visuals used, and other printed materials for future reference. The class also has on-site visits to a country elevator, an export grain terminal, and a barge facility.

Portions of this course will be held at the NDSU Commodity Trading Room at Barry Hall.

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