2018 Knees Area Field Day will feature Group 1 Tolerant Winter Wheat

MAES-MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on June 6th at 9:00 a.m. The event will begin approximately ½ mile north of J & A Farms. J & A Farms is located at 2226 Knees Church Road.

Ed Davis (MSU Specialist in Cropland Weed Research) will show producers a test plot of CoAxium winter wheat which is tolerant to a non-selective group 1 graminicide, Agressor. Agressor can be sprayed on the winter wheat without harm. At the same time, grass weeds like feral rye, jointed goat grass and downy brome can be controlled in the crop.

Dr. Phil Bruckner (MSU Winter Wheat Breeder) will update producers on winter wheat varieties for the Knees area. John Miller (WTARC Research Scientist) will evaluate spring wheat and barley varieties seeded at the Killion test plot.

In conclusion, Dr. Gadi VP Reddy (WTARC Entomologist/ Insect Ecologist) will discuss biological control methods for insect pests on cereal crops. WTARC staff and Extension agents will be in attendance to answer agronomy and entomology questions.

The best route to take if coming from Cascade, Pondera or Teton County is to drive on Interstate 15 to Brady. Drive east on Brady Road East until you reach the Knees School. Turn south on Bootlegger trail road and drive two miles to Genou Road. Drive two miles west on Genou road to the test plot.

If coming from Fort Benton, Hill or Liberty County, take Highway 223 to Brady Road East and drive west until you reach the Knees school. Directions from Knees school are above. Please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 for additional information.

Montana State University U.S. Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating. MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach