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Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
Oklahoma State University Wheat Breeder Brett Carver gets a firsthand look at ongoing variety trials. Carver will be among the featured speakers at the May 14 Lahoma Wheat Field Day. Program to help wheat growers, allow them to ask questions of OSU experts and visit with other producers.
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Jun 15, 2021 to Jun 17, 2021
The Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources’ Lahoma Wheat Field Day on May 14 will give growers an opportunity to evaluate new, improved varieties for possible use.
The popular annual event will take place at the OSU North Central Research Station west of Lahoma, which itself is situated just west of Enid on Highway 60. There is no cost to attend, but online pre-registration is required. Program sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and run through the morning.
Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
Wheat is the largest cash crop in Oklahoma, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data. Free field day can be attended in person or viewed online.
Wheat growers should make plans now to attend Oklahoma State University Extension’s 2021 Chickasha Wheat Field Day on April 30 or watch video presentations of the event online afterward.
The 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. field day will take place at the OSU South Central Research Station in Chickasha, Oklahoma, located at 1105 E. Iowa St. near State Highway 62. There is no cost to attend. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines will be implemented, including social distancing and the wearing of face masks. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided to attendees.
Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
OSU Extension’s Tom Royer sweeps wheat to capture and count insects in the field and determine the level of pest infestation. Wheat producers encouraged to scout for Russian wheat aphid.
The cool, wet weather of recent weeks has been favorable for the Oklahoma wheat crop, which the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently rated as being 62% in good to excellent condition.
“In spite of extremely cold weather that hit Oklahoma in February, we didn’t see much of an impact except for those areas that didn’t have much snow cover to insulate and protect the crop,” said Amanda de Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist.