K-State’s Stamm says event will highlight canola variety testing and marketing
By K-State Research and Extension news service
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University and the Great Plains Canola Association will host a field day in May to highlight winter canola variety development, research and marketing.
According to K-State canola breeder Mike Stamm, the field days are an opportunity to see winter canola variety trials in the field and learn about current and future varieties. He said management decisions to ensure a successful harvest will be discussed. Stamm notes that questions related to marketing of the crop are still critical.
“It’s important to give producers an opportunity to get their questions answered,” Stamm said. “We want to help producers grow canola with confidence and put everyone in the best position possible to harvest and market a successful crop this summer.”
The field day will be held at the South Central Experiment Field southwest of Hutchinson, beginning at 10 a.m. From the intersection of US Highway 50 and South Dean Road west of Hutchinson, drive south 4 ½ miles on South Dean Road. The experiment field address is 10620 S. Dean Rd.
The Great Plains Canola Association will sponsor a free noon meal.
To RSVP for the catered meal in Hutchinson, please contact the K-State agronomy extension office at sprite@ksu.edu or 785-532-5776. More information also is available from Stamm at 785-532-3871, or mjstamm@ksu.edu.
