By Jennifer Elwell
Wheat growers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals are invited to attend the University of Kentucky Wheat Field Day on May 12 at the UK Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton.
Specialists with the UK Wheat Science Group will share the latest research and management recommendations to help producers navigate production challenges and market conditions as they head into the 2026–27 season. Topics include breeding advances, crop protection strategies, yield optimization and variety performance, among others.
“Making profitable decisions on wheat is as critical now as it ever has been for farmers,” said Chad Lee, Extension grain crops specialist with the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. “The field day addresses some of those key decisions and allows farmers, crop consultants, county agents and specialists to discuss these important topics.”
Field presentations begin at 9 a.m. CDT at 300 Extension Farm Road, Princeton. Lunch, provided by the Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association, will conclude the event at noon. Registration is free, but participants are encouraged to register by April 30 to guarantee a meal.
Educational credits have been approved for attendees. Certified Crop Advisers may earn 1.0 hour in Pest Management and 1.0 hour in Crop Management. Pesticide applicators may earn two hours, including one hour in Category 1a (Agricultural Plant) and one hour in Category 10 (Demonstration and Research).
The UK Wheat Field Day agenda and registration information are available online.
Writer: Jennifer Elwell, jennifer.elwell@uky.edu
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