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Register for GEAPS 520: Grain Quality Management and put yourself in good company.

Nearly 200 grain operations professionals around the world have already completed the course, making it the most popular GEAPS-KSU course to date!

This GEAPS classic now includes online-only bonus materials, created exclusively by Dr. Dirk Maier, professor and head of the Grain Science and Industry department at Kansas State University.

This five-week professional development course focuses on the management and maintenance of quality grains and oilseeds.

Two new lectures will address the current quality challenges presented by the fall 2009 harvest.

Bonus lectures will cover options for maintaining quality under current conditions, as well as managing grain stored in ground piles.

Original lecture topics include:

• Grain Quality Properties

• Moisture Content

• Grain Inspection and Quality Standards

• Quality Assured Grains from Production through Delivery

• Relationship between Air and Grain Properties

• ...and more

PLUS: GEAPS 525: Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain is also available.

This all-new course will enhance the pest management knowledge and skills of all employees involved in handling and storing grain.

Weevils, beetles, borers, moths--grain stored for long periods of time is at risk for pests that can lower the value of your commodity.

Learn to make timely pest management decisions while protecting the quality of stored grain and the environment.

When: March 8 – April 16 (Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain)

March 8 – April 9 (Grain Quality Management)

Where: Online.

No travel is necessary to participate in the course. CDs with course lectures are mailed to participants.

Cost: $515 for GEAPS members and $715 for non-members

How to register: Click here for more information or call Chuck House at 952- 928-4640.

See Related Websites/Articles:

• GEAPS / KSU Distance Learning Program

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