The 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Wheat Variety Tour will stop at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center on Wednesday, June 12 in Grant, Nebraska, beginning at 10 a.m. MDT. The field day is open to the public with no cost to attend.

The tours, hosted by the UNL Crop Performance Testing Program, farmer-cooperators and UNL farm managers, aim to give farmers insight into different wheat varieties and management practices for diseases and pests.

Following the tour, a complimentary lunch will be provided to those in attendance. Researchers from the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center will give updates on current research regarding wheat stem sawflies, winter peas, and hybrids tolerant to water stress.

Attendees can also expect an update on the 2024 UNL-TAPS sorghum competition, facilitated this year at the Stumpf International Wheat Research Center.

The Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center is east of Grant. From Highway 61, take Road 761 east one mile and turn south on Road 329. The building is half a mile south on the east side of the road. Transportation to field sites will be provided.

More information on the wheat variety tours can be found here.