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Hundley-Whaley Research Center Field Day Will Cover Emerging Issues in Agriculture

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

New developments in growing biofuels and the economic benefits of adding lime are just a few of the topics producers can learn about at Hundley-Whaley Research Center's annual Field Day August 24, 2011. Located in Albany, Mo., the Center is one of 16 around the state at which the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources conducts impactful research benefitting Missouri farmers.

The Field Day features three tours from 9 a.m. to noon. After they learn how to improve efficiency, profitability and strategies to control resistant weeds, attendees can enjoy a free lunch.

Ray Wright, MU research specialist, will share biofuel trial results. He researched growing Missouri native plants in monoculture and diverse plots and found the tonnage production was similar, but diverse stands can offer additional benefits. "Having a diverse stand gives you the option of harvesting for biofuels or using it for forage," Wright said.

Kevin Bradley, state extension weed scientist, will showcase the results of using pre-emergent herbicides to control glyphosate-resistant weeds, such as water hemp. "We can't wait till after it emerges and hope to control the spread of water hemp," Bradley said.

Wayne Flanary, MU Extension agronomy specialist, will address the emerging sulfur deficiencies in northwest Missouri soils and explain how producers can achieve greater yields with sulfur applications. The economic benefits of applying lime for corn and soybeans will also be covered by Manjula Nathan, MU soil specialist. "We know it has benefits and it's important to improve yields, but it takes three to six months to react in the soil, so timing is critical," Nathan said.

Pat Guinan, MU climatologist, will showcase the real-time weather station at Hundley-Whaley and explain the benefits of joining the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network.

"Each year we try to focus tour stops on emerging issues which farmers are facing in their operations," said Bruce Burdick, research associate and superintendent of the Center. For more information, contact Bruce Burdick at 660-726-5610 BurdickB@missouri.edu. For detailed directions and information visit: http://aes.missouri.edu/hundwhal/

The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is at the center of ensuring sustainability for future generations by infusing innovative research, creative collaboration and the most advanced science-based technology with confidence, creative thinking, conscience, and commitment to excellence.

Media Contact: Mike Burden, Senior Information Specialist, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211. 573 882 5919. burdenm@missouri.edu

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