Events
CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show: Short course, big impact
Nearly 800 ag retailers and industry leaders gathered in the heart of Minneapolis for the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12. The annual show featured pesticide applicator recertification courses, a chock-full agenda with experts in hot topics in weed and pest management, water quality, conservation and soil health, ag technology and artificial…
Read MoreLearn the tools necessary for leadership during Short Course session
Take a break from shop talk and industry updates and enjoy a few moments to focus on yourself and your professional growth at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. University of Minnesota Extension Educator of Leadership & Civic Engagement Craig Campbell will host a session called “Planting…
Read MorePest management from 12 feet above
Drones are changing the way of farming. Whether you are currently using a drone, interested in adding one to your operation or new to the idea of using a drone on the farm, this session at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show will cover it. On Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. three industry…
Read MoreOlson previews legislative panel ahead of CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show
From the state to the national level, there are plenty of changes coming following the 2024 elections. Republicans took control of the House, Senate and White House and emerged with a tie in the Minnesota House. The question on everyone’s mind in the ag community is: What does it mean for our industry? Join the…
Read MoreIndustry leaders to discuss smart spray technologies at Short Course
Keep up to date on the latest smart spray technologies this winter. The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is offering a panel of industry leaders at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show on Dec.10-12 at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel. “We are pleased to have a panel of industry experts discuss smart spray technology…
Read MoreGetting into the weeds: 2024 CPM Short Course and Trade Show features weed management expert
Getting to the roots of an issue takes some digging, the right tools and the right mindset to tackle it. And when it comes to getting into the weeds, the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is pulling in industry expert Tom Peters for the 2024 CPM Short Course and Trade Show, taking place Dec. 10-12…
Read MoreShort course sessions to focus on AI in agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society, including how we work, live, learn and, of course, how we farm. But there is still much to learn about AI – including how it works and who stands to benefit from the technology. On Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel, attendees of the 2024…
Read MoreShort Course session to focus on retailer’s place in climate-smart ag
As more and more focus shifts to climate-smart agriculture, what does that mean for the ag industry as a whole? The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) hopes to answer some of those questions during a panel session at this year’s CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton hotel. The…
Read MoreNavigating unstable markets: MCPR Trade Show to feature ag finance expert
Amid a challenging and dynamic period in the agricultural sector, there’s no better time to strategize how to weather the input market storm. That’s why the 2024 Crop Pest Management (CPM) Short Course and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) Trade Show is welcoming agribusiness expert Erik Hoegemeyer to its Dec. 10-12, 2024, event at the…
Read MoreMCPR connecting peers through special interest groups
It’s about who you know, not what you know – at least to an extent. To build a stronger industry and facilitate networking, the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is hosting special interest groups (SIG) during the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show. “The real value of any of these ag conferences is…
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