News Summary
The Michigan Wheat Program has announced its annual Summer Field Day set to take place in Lansing, Michigan. This event invites wheat growers and enthusiasts to connect with researchers and learn vital practices in wheat cultivation. Attendees will have opportunities to engage in wagon tours of various wheat plots, gaining insights on topics such as disease management and soil fertility. The event includes informative presentations and a walking tour at the Mason Research Farm, where leading researchers will share their findings.
Lansing, Michigan – The Michigan Wheat Program’s Summer Field Day is scheduled for June 25, 2025, offering wheat growers and agricultural enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with research and learn essential practices surrounding wheat cultivation. This annual event, now in its 13th year, will take place at the MSU Plant Pathology Research Center, located at 3735 College Road, Lansing, Michigan, with registration beginning at noon.
Attendees will have the chance to learn from researchers positioned at various wheat plots about ongoing projects, historical context, and outcomes of harvest initiatives. With a focus on sharing grower experiences, the event aims to enhance knowledge exchange among wheat producers.
From 1 p.m. onwards, participants can join wagon rides that will take them to the fields, where they will witness firsthand research developments. The wagon tours are designed to delve into crucial topics related to wheat cultivation, including disease management, variety resistance, planting decisions, soil fertility, herbicide options, and growth stage management.
Event Schedule
The schedule for the day includes:
- Noon: Registration and check-in
- 12:30 p.m.: Plant Diagnostic Station presentation by Jan Byrne from MSU Plant Diagnostics Center
- 1 p.m.: Welcome and introductions by Michigan Wheat Program board chairman
- 1:10 p.m.: Round 1 presentations via wagon tour, covering topics such as:
- Wheat disease management
- Fusarium head blight (FHB) risk management utilizing resistant varieties
- Optimizing planting decisions
- 2:40 p.m.: Round 2 presentations covering additional topics via wagon tour, including:
- Soil fertility management
- Herbicide options
- Key growth stages management
- 4:10 p.m.: Evaluation, presentation on RUP and CCA by Jenna Falor and Monica Jean, with closing comments
- 4:30 p.m.: Walking tour of the Mason Research Farm plots, highlighting various wheat-related subjects
Location Details
Following the wagon tours, participants are invited to partake in a walking tour at the Mason Research Farm, situated at 1614 Okemos Road in Mason. The plots at Mason will be staffed by notable researchers in the field, including Eric Olson, Dennis Pennington, and Manni Singh, who will provide insights into their wheat research efforts.
Registration and Contact Information
The Summer Field Day event is free to attend, and interested parties are encouraged to register through the Michigan Wheat Program’s official website at miwheat.org. For any questions or further information regarding the event, individuals can reach out to Jody Pollok-Newsom via email or by calling 1-888-WHEAT01.
Background
The Michigan Wheat Program has been a pivotal entity in advancing wheat research and providing educational resources for growers across the state. Such events, like the Summer Field Day, serve to connect researchers with industry stakeholders, facilitating knowledge transfer and improving agricultural practices in wheat production. By leveraging research and grower experiences, the program seeks to strengthen the agricultural community and enhance the quality of wheat produced in Michigan.
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