2022 Knees Area Field Day is Scheduled for July 13
MAES-MSU Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center (WTARC) and MSU Extension are hosting a field day in the Knees area on July 13th at 9:00 a.m.
Dr. Jamie Sherman (MSU barley breeder) will share research-based information on barley varieties for the Knees area. In addition, Dr. Jason Cook (MSU spring wheat breeder ) will update producers on spring wheat varieties in the test plot. In conclusion, Tyler Lane (MSU Extension Chouteau County) will talk about winter wheat varieties and Justin Vetch, (Superintendent of Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center) will discuss how unmanned aerial vehicles are enhancing the quality of variety trials and aiding in research at Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center.
The best route for residents of Cascade, Pondera or Teton County is to drive on Interstate 15 to Brady. Drive east on Brady Road East until you reach the Knees School. Turn south on Bootlegger Trail Road and drive south to Genou Road. Drive 1¼ of a mile west on Genou Road to the test plot.
If coming from Fort Benton, Hill or Liberty County, take Highway 223 to Brady Road East and drive west until you reach the Knees School. Drive South on the Bootlegger road and drive south to Genou Road. Drive 1¼ of a mile west on Genou Road to the test plot.
Please contact the Chouteau County Extension office at 622-3751 for additional information.
Montana State University U.S. Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating. MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach.
