Learn about wheat and barley varieties in Boundary County at the Extension Office Field Day and Farm Tour

June 28, 2016

Interested in learning which wheat and barley varieties do best in Boundary County? The University of Idaho Extension office in Boundary County invites you to join them on Thursday, June 30, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., at the University of Idaho variety trial plots, located to the west of the home of Tim Dillin, 5285 Farm to Market Road. The group will tour this year’s trials comparing new releases of spring and winter wheat as well as spring and winter barley. Speakers from the University of Idaho will be discussing spring canola and mustard varieties, insect pests, and the market outlook for grain and brassica crops. Continuing education credits (2.5) and pesticide recertification credits will be available. You're wondering about lunch? Lunch will be provided by Houck Farms, but you need to call to register with UI Extension at 267-3235 to be included in the head count. The agenda for this Field Day and Farm Tour is available at http://wp.me/a6Ox1f-41.