Colorado State University Crops Testing Program within CSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station is hosting wheat field day plot tours across eastern Colorado in June. The field days are free and open for anyone to attend (no registration necessary).
Participants
Colorado State University
Crops Testing Program: Sally Jones-Diamond and team; Wheat Breeding Program: Dr. Esten Mason and team; Entomology Lab: Dr. Punya Nachappa and team; Colorado Seed Programs: Laura Pottorff and team; Pathology Lab: Dr. Robyn Roberts and team.
Industry Partners
Colorado Wheat Research Foundation and Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee: Brad Erker, Tyler Benninghoven, Madison Andersen, and team; seed company representatives; and company sponsors.
Detailed Schedule and Directions
Wednesday, June 10
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Akron – 8:15 a.m.
USDA-ARS Central Plains Research Center (part of a larger field day).
Directions: Meet at USDA shed north of Hwy 34. From Akron, go east on Hwy 34 for 4 miles to CR GG. Turn north on CR GG and take the first turn west toward the shop.
GPS: 40.1536078, -103.1376071 -
Yuma – 3:00 p.m.
Andrews Brothers Farms.
Directions: From Yuma, go east on Hwy 34 to County Road J. Go north 4.8 miles, then east on a private drive. Field is on the south side, far east trial.
GPS: 40.18619, -102.65636
Thursday, June 11
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Walsh – 9:00 a.m.
CSU Plainsman Research Center.
Directions (updated): Go to 42790 US-160, Walsh, CO 81090, west side of Walsh at office/shop.
GPS: See address above. -
Brandon (Sheridan Lake) – 3:00 p.m.
Scherler Farms.
Directions: From Hwy 96 east of Brandon, go north 6.5 miles on CR 59, then west 2.5 miles on CR W. Trial is on the north side of the road.
GPS: 38.541809, -102.480826
Friday, June 12
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Burlington – 8:00 a.m.
Hinkhouse/Yahn Site.
Directions: From I-70 Exit 438, go west on Rose Ave for 0.25 miles to US‑385 N (8th Street). Turn north and go 1 mile to CR W. Go east on CR W for 300 feet. Trials are on the south side of the road.
GPS: 39.315314, -102.2588 -
Genoa – Canceled
Homestead Farms.
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Hoyt Irrigated – 2:30 p.m. - (New Addition!)
Cooksey Farms LLC.
Directions: From Wiggins, take Hwy 52 south for 12 miles to curve, continue west on Hwy 52 for 2 miles to CR 3/CR 300. Go south4.5 miles, then west .20 miles on trail road.
GPS: 40.007917, -104.099616 -
Roggen – 4:00 p.m.
Cooksey Family Farms.
Directions: From Prospect Valley, take Hwy 52 east for 8 miles to CR 85. Go north 1 mile, then east 0.25 miles on CR 14. Field is on the north side of the road.
GPS: 40.087955, -104.259652
Monday, June 15
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No events.
Tuesday, June 16
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Julesburg – 8:00 a.m.
Carlson Farms.
Directions: From I‑76 Exit 172 (Ovid), go south on CR 29 for 6 miles to CR 14. Go east on CR 14 for 2.4 miles (or from Hwy 385, go west 5.7 miles on CR 14) to the farmyard and shop on the south side. Plot tour after the meal.
GPS: 40.8363, -102.34011 -
Orchard – 4:00 p.m.
Wickstrom Farms.
Directions: From Hwy 14, go south on CR 105/MCR 4 for 11.5 miles. Field is on the east side of the road and north of CR GG. Meal following field plot tour.
GPS: 40.4723005, -104.070143
Farm S Inc.
Andrews Brothers Seed
Carlson Grain Company
