Field days near Loma, Turner and Chester on June 27 and June 28

MSU Northern Agricultural Research Center (NARC) and MSU Extension will be hosting two field days near Loma and Turner on Wednesday, June 27 and another field day on Thursday, June 28 near Chester. The Loma field day will begin at 9:00 a.m. north of Loma near the Lyle McKeever farm at 1494 McKeever Road. The Turner field day will begin at 5:00 p.m. near the Max Cederberg farm north of Turner. A barbecue hosted by CHS Big Sky will follow the Turner field day. The Chester field day will begin at 10:00 a.m. near the Kurt Kammerzell farm west of Chester on 3800 Road.

Dr. Luther Talbert (MSU Agronomist/Spring Wheat Breeder) will update producers about spring wheat varieties at all three sites.

Ed Davis (MSU Agricultural Specialist in Cropland Weed Research) will show producers a test plot of CoAxium winter wheat at the Loma site. CoAxium is tolerant to a non-selective group 1 graminicide, Agressor. Agressor can be sprayed on CoAxium 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. In addition, Ed will be available to answer weed resistance and weed management questions at Turner and Chester.

Tyler Lane (MSU Chouteau County Extension), will share research data and evaluate winter wheat varieties seeded at the MSU NARC test plot at Loma. Peggy Lamb (MSU NARC Agronomist) will share research data and evaluate winter wheat varieties seeded at the MSU NARC test plot at Turner. In addition, Peggy will discuss durum varieties at the Turner and Chester sites.

For additional information, please contact Tyler Lane, MSU Chouteau County Extension Agent at (406) 622-3751, Jesse Fulbright, MSU Liberty County Extension at (406) 759-5625 or the Blaine County Extension Office at (406) 357-3200.

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