Canada Thistle Field Day on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from 9 am to 5 pm at the University of Minnesota Southwest Research & Outreach Center near Lamberton, MN. Discover tips on using the biology of Canada thistle to your advantage. Learn about ongoing management studies. See field comparisons of the latest establishment techniques, and view cultural and herbicide technologies to manage Canada thistle in native prairies. These practices also apply to CRP native seedings, pastures, and roadside right-of-way sites! A detailed brochure is attached to link below. There is no fee to attend the Field Day but you must register by Friday, September 8, 2006 to: Jean Swanson at 612-625-2740 or e-mail (swans008@umn.edu) or contact Louanne Brooks (lsbrooks@dow.com). Please feel free to forward this information to others who may have an interest in the topic.

http://swroc.coafes.umn.edu/upcoming/2006/canthis.pdf