Winter canola field day set for May 14

Winter canola (K-State Research and Extension news service)

Kansas State University and the Great Plains Canola Association will host a field day May 14 to highlight winter canola variety development, research and marketing.

According to K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, the field days are an opportunity to see winter canola variety trials in the field and learn about current and future varieties, management and marketing.

The field day will be held at the South Central Experiment Field southwest of Hutchinson, beginning at 10 a.m. From the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and South Dean Road west of Hutchinson, drive south 4.5 miles on South Dean Road. The experiment field address is 10620 S. Dean Rd. The Great Plains Canola Association will sponsor a free noon meal.

To RSVP for the catered meal in Hutchinson, contact the K-State agronomy Extension office at [email protected] or 785-532-5776.

PHOTO: Winter canola (K-State Research and Extension news service)