Field Day at Williston Research Extension Center Set for July 15

The annual field day will be held Thursday, July 15, at the North Dakota State University Williston Research Extension Center. The day begins with coffee at 8:30 a.m. CDT. Jerry Bergman, WREC director; Neil Riveland, assistant director; and staff will be in charge of the tours.

The crops tour will begin at 9:20 a.m. NDSU research and Extension specialists will lead discussions on new varieties of barley, wheat, durum and oats. Other topics include pea and lentil production, weed control and insect problems in crops, such as sawflies.

A concurrent horticulture program will begin at 10 a.m. at the Ernie French Center for those who enjoy flowers, gardens and fruit production. The morning program will conclude with a groundbreaking ceremony for the office and lab addition to the Ernie French Center.

At noon, the traditional barbecue chicken luncheon will be served. The luncheon is sponsored by area agribusinesses and the Williston Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee.

The afternoon program begins at 1:30 with a discussion on soils. A soil pit will allow guests to view soil properties and learn how the different properties influence crop growth. The program concludes at 3 p.m.

There will be water quality screening at the Ernie French Center from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your water sample in for testing. Samples should be collected in any clean plastic bottle capable of holding 15 to 20 ounces.

The public is invited to attend and participate in all activities.

NDSU Agriculture Communication