Kansas State University Research and Extension will host a field day Aug. 25 at its South Central Kansas Experiment Field near Hutchinson.
The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with registration and a complimentary biscuits and gravy breakfast. The program starts at 9 a.m.
Presentation topics and presenters for the morning will include:
-
Cropping Systems and Carbon Sequestration - Bill Heer, Agronomist- in-Charge, South Central Experiment Field and Scott Staggenborg, K- State agronomist;
-
Cover Crop Species and Mixtures - Kevin Arnet, K-State agronomist;
-
Weed Suppression by Cover Crops - Justin Petrosino, K-State graduate research assistant;
-
Maximizing Sorghum Yield - Kraig Roozeboom, K-State agronomist;
-
Latest Spray Nozzle Technology- Bob Wolf, K-State agricultural engineer; and
-
Wheat Test Results and Wheat Varieties to Consider for Fall 2009 - Jim Shroyer, K-State agronomist and Extension agronomy state leader.
More information about the field day is available by calling the research field at 620-662-9021.