As interest in field peas continues to grow across Nebraska, producers are invited to get a firsthand look at current research and variety performance during a field plot tour on Tuesday, June 23.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Central time at the research farm near Haskell Ag Lab of the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center (ENREEC), the tour will feature:
Spring and pea variety trials and agronomic studies on seed rates for different planting populations and the effect of seed treatment with zinc (Zn) and genetics on cadmium (Cd) accumulation in seeds. The variety trial will feature a total of 19 pea varieties from five different seed companies, including Progene Plant Research, Puris, Valesco Genetics and Meridian Seeds.
The tours provide an opportunity for farmers and others to learn more about new varieties and other topics such as agronomy and marketing of pea. Participants will walk the plots and discuss opportunities and challenges for expanding field pea production in the northeastern part of Nebraska.
Speakers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) and the pea industry (seed companies and processors) will speak during the tours:
- UNL Professor Dipak Santra, alternative crops breeding specialist, Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC), Scottsbluff, Nebraska
- Michael Kurtzhaals, Research technologist, Eastern Nebraska Extension and Education Center (ENREEC)
- Chris Werth and Bhavesh Reddy Mudupa, Puris Grains
- Brian Dawson, Ingredion Incorporated
There will be no formal presentations, and attendees are encouraged to share their own experiences and observations.
Agenda
- 10 a.m. — Sign-up with donuts and beverages and coffee
- 10:15 a.m. — Transport to the plot site
- 10:30 a.m. to noon — Plot tour and presentation with questions and answers
- Noon to 1 p.m. — Lunch and presentation/discussion
Producers, agronomists and industry partners are welcome. No registration is required. Come walk the peas and help shape the future of field pea production in Nebraska.
Haskell Ag Lab is located at 57905 866 Rd., Concord, NE 68728-2828.
