University of Minnesota Extension is offering three crop production update programs in East Central Minnesota in February.

The Crop Pest Management Update is Feb. 1, from 1 p.m. to 4: p.m. at the American Legion, 6439 Elm St., North Branch. Giant ragweed is the latest weed confirmed resistant to glyphosate, and it has been found in Minnesota. Speakers and topics include:

There is a $10 fee to attend the meeting and registration will be taken at the door. Contact a local agribusiness for possible sponsorship to attend this meeting.

The Corn and Soybean Production Update is Feb. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ember's Restaurant, 520 10th Ave SE, in Milaca. How much you can bear to pay for seed in 2008, and whether you really need all the GMO traits are two hot items. Speakers and topics:

There is a $10 fee to attend the meeting and registration will be taken at the door. Contact a local agribusiness for possible sponsorship to attend this meeting.

As the price of wheat continues to increase, so does the interest in growing it. Making wheat a profitable crop on your farm will be the focus of the Southern Wheat Tour Feb. 20 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Kanabec County Courthouse,18 Vine St. N, Meeting Room 3, Mora. Speakers and topics include:

The Southern Wheat Tour is a program of University of Minnesota Extension and is sponsored by Bayer. There is a $5 fee to attend the meeting and registration will be taken at the door.