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Durum Wheat Milling Short Course |
May 21-24, 2013 |
at Northern Crops Institute, Fargo, ND, USA |
| Registration deadline is May 6, 2013. Register early. |
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Introduction
This course will familiarize participants with durum wheat and provide a technical overview of durum milling. Differences between bread wheat and durum wheat milling and similarities between farina and semolina production are emphasized. Subject matter meets the needs of newcomers to the durum industry as well as those with years of other types of milling experience. The intent is to increase the miller's insight into milling performance and semolina quality.
This course is co-sponsored by Northern Crops Institute (NCI) and the International Grains Program (IGP) in the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University.
Course Highlights:
At this course, you will learn about:
- Principles of durum milling
- Handling and blending
- Equipment
- Plant maintenance
- Hands-on experience in pilot scale durum mill
Why Should You Attend?
This course will provide participants with a better understanding of the durum milling process. This kind of training can give employees the necessary tools to be better problem solvers and decision makers.
Who Should Attend?
- Newly hired millers
- Millers who would like to advance their skills
- Quality control personnel wanting to gain an insight into durum milling
Lead Instructors:
Alyssa Hicks
Milling Specialist
Northern Crops Institute
Mark Fowler
Associate Director
International Grains Program
Department of Grain Science and Industry
Kansas State University
Program Schedule
Tuesday, May 21
• Objectives of Durum Wheat Milling
• Durum Wheat Variety Development
• Durum Wheat Selection
• Durum Wheat Cleaning
• Pilot Mill Demonstrations
Wednesday, May 22
• Durum Wheat Tempering
• Durum Mill Flow Sheet Analysis
• Grinding and Sifting
• Purification
• Pilot Mill Demonstrations
Thursday, May 23
• Air Utilization
• Product Quality Control
• Pilot Mill Demonstrations
Friday, May 24
• Pasta Extrusion Laboratory Demonstration
• Trends in the Durum Milling and Product Utilization Industry
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.
Registration Fee: $850. Payment in full is due one week before the start of the course. Registration deadline is May 6, 2013. For your course fee, you will also receive materials from lectures and laboratory demonstrations, and refreshments during scheduled breaks. Hotel rooms and other meals are not included in tuition.
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To pay by check or wire transfer, fill out the form and mail with your check to Northern Crops Institute (address below). Checks must be payable to Northern Crops Institute and drawn on a U.S. bank. Contact NCI for wire transfer instructions.
Groups of three or more: Special rates are available to groups of 3 or more from the same company. Contact NCI for more information.
Daily Transportation: Daily complimentary transportation will be provided between NCI and the hotel.
Hotel Information: Participants are responsible for their own hotel room and meal costs.
Expressway Suites
4303 17th Avenue South, Fargo, North Dakota 58103
Phone: 701-239-4303 Fax: 701-356-6712
Single Room Rate: $ 79.95 + 10.5% tax/night.
Make your reservation directly with the hotel and mention that you are with Northern Crops Institute in order to obtain the special rate. Reservations must be received by the hotel by May 6, 2013 to qualify for the special rate. All hotel rooms are non-smoking.
Course Schedule: On the first day of class, course participants should be in the hotel lobby by 8:00 a.m. for transportation to the campus. Class will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21 and adjourn around 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 24.
Non-smoking environment.
Casual business attire.
Cancellations received after May 6, 2013 will be assessed a 10% service fee.
Information and Special Requirements: If you have questions or special needs (dietary or physical requirements), please contact Northern Crops Institute.
Mailing Address:
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA.
Phone: 701-231-7736 Fax: 701-231-7235.
E-mail: nci@ndsu.edu
Internet: www.northern-crops.com
About Northern Crops Institute (NCI)
Northern Crops Institute is the international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, NCI exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education, and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 130 countries.
About International Grains Program (IGP)
International Grains Program (IGP) is part of the Department of Grain Science and Industry at the Kansas State University. The program is designed to educate foreign business leaders and government officials about U.S. grains and oilseeds through technical training and assistance programs in grain storage and handling, milling, marketing and processing. IGP supports marketing activities by national farmer commodity organizations.
North Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to the Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Global Outreach, 205 Old Main, (701)231-7708.