The Cottonwood Extension District has two wheat demonstration plots out this year, one in each county. Lucas Haag, KSRE Northwest Area agronomist, will be on hand to talk about the individual varieties which were planted, and how they are producing in each area. He will also discuss the different situations and stressors for this year. Eric DeWolf, KRSE plant pathologist, will also be on hand to discuss wheat diseases of the great plains and what he is seeing this year. At the Ellis County Plot, Romulo Lollato, State Wheat specialist, will be on hand as well.
The first plot tour will be on May 24 in Barton County beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s plot cooperator is Terry Reif. Directions to the field from Hoisington: go N. on blacktop Susank Rd. at Susank go 4 miles E. on the blacktop, turn N. onto NE40 Ave. go 1-mile N. to NE 200 Rd., turn E on 200 and go about 3/8 mile.
After the plot tour, everyone is invited to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department located at 588 1st Ave in Beaver. Please call 620-793-1910 to RSVP for the meal following so that we have enough food for everyone.
The second plot tour will be the following May 31 at 6 p.m. on L & N Farming’s ground. Directions from I-70 include take the Victoria exit 168 go 2.5 miles north on Cathedral Ave./HWY. 255. Turn west onto Fairground Rd and go 1.5 miles. From Catharine: go ½ east and turn south onto 310, go 1 mile and turn east onto Fairground Rd and go 1.5 miles.
A meal and refreshments will immediately follow the field day in Victoria at the city park, beside the swimming pool on Iron Street. All interested people are invited to attend. No RSVP necessary. In case of inclement weather the field day and meal will be held at the VFW Hall in Victoria, 204 E. Main.
