MU Extension Wheat Tour Scheduled For June 2 In Lamar
LAMAR, MO.
The annual University of Missouri Extension wheat tour will begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2 on the farm of David Sheat near Lamar. The MU Extension wheat tour has been an area tradition for 40 years.
This year, Kevin Bradley, weed specialist with University of Missouri Extension, will be speaking about new herbicides and application timing.
“The wheat tour is a great opportunity for local producers to learn new management strategies to increase yields. Over 60 different varieties are being tested each year at the University of Missouri field wheat plots. At this event producers can see which varieties may be most beneficial for their farm,” said Jill Scheidt, agronomy specialist with MU Extension.
The evening program begins at 6:30 p.m. in the wheat plots on the David Sheat farm. Directions to the plots are as follows: Go east of Lamar (about 4 miles) to state Highway ‘A’; north on ‘A’ to 10th Road (1 mile); east about one-half mile to first house on the north side. Event signs will be posted along the route.
Refreshments, provided by the local 4-H, will finish off the evening.
Reservations are not necessary and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the Barton County Extension Center at 417-682-3579. ∆