The Powell Research and Extension Center (PREC) is hosting a field day to share results from University of Wyoming crop research.
After opening remarks, participants will have the opportunity to visit prepared exhibits or tour the PREC facilities. During the tour, UW faculty, staff and graduate students will present research conducted at the Powell Research and Extension Center at various field plots.
“There are three graduate student projects on pulse crops and presentations related to reduced irrigation that have potential positive impact for the Bighorn Basin and beyond,” says Jim Heitholt, director of the Powell Research and Extension Center. Other topics include malt barley variety trials; controlling fungal diseases in sugar beets; dry bean seed treatments; and several presentations about products which help plants grow or improve plant-soil interactions (biostimulants).
“Farmers and landowners interested in learning more about research projects that have potential to improve grower profitability and environmental sustainability should attend this field day,” says Heitholt. “But the general public is invited, especially residents new to the area that are unaware of the research opportunities and extension capabilities that exist here just north of Powell.”
The Research and Extension Center at Powell (PREC) is dedicated to being the premiere irrigated agricultural research and extension center that benefits the citizens of the region, state, and nation, according to UW’s website.
The annual event is July 18th, free and open to the public, and will begin at 4 p.m. All ages are welcome.
