UW to Showcase Crop Research at Powell Field Day July 18

The University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) will host a field day Thursday, July 18, to share results from UW crop research.

The annual event is free and open to the public and will begin at 4 p.m. at 747 Road 9. All ages are welcome.

After opening remarks, participants will have the opportunity to visit prepared exhibits or tour PREC facilities. During the tour, UW faculty, staff and graduate students will present research conducted at PREC’s various field plots.

“There are three graduate student projects on pulse crops and presentations related to reduced irrigation that have potential positive impact for the Big Horn Basin and beyond,” says PREC Director Jim Heitholt.

Other topics include malt barley variety trials; controlling fungal diseases in sugar beets; dry bean seed treatments; and several presentations about products that help plants grow or improve plant-soil interactions (biostimulants).

“Farmers and landowners interested in learning more about research projects that have potential to improve grower profitability and environmental sustainability should attend this field day,” Heitholt says. “But the general public is invited, especially residents new to the area who are unaware of the research opportunities and extension capabilities that exist here just north of Powell.”

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by emailing uwprec@uwyo.edu or calling (307) 754-2223.

About the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station

The Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) is the research unit of the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources. WAES conducts fundamental and applied research related to agricultural production, natural resource stewardship, economic development and community well-being.

Founded in 1891, WAES remains committed to addressing the current and future needs of the state, region, nation and world through rigorous scientific investigation. In addition to supporting research on campus, WAES operates research and extension centers in Laramie, Lingle, Powell and Sheridan. To learn more, visit www.uwyo.edu/uwexpstn or call (307) 766-3667.