Winter weather, the economics of the wheat crop, and an update from an industry leader will be among highlights of the 2024 University of Kentucky Winter Wheat Meeting.
University of Kentucky Grain and Forage Center of Excellence Director Dr. Chad Lee says the meeting returns to the Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville February 1st.
click to download audioDr. Lee says a well-respected wheat industry leader will be the keynote speaker.
click to download audioHe says a number of important topics are on the agenda.
click to download audioUK’s Dr. Chad Lee says the Wheat Science Service Award will be presented.
click to download audioHe asks anyone planning to attend to pre-register.
click to download audioEven if farmers don’t have a chance to register in advance, Dr. Lee says you can show up Thursday for the event.
Schedule of events:
| 2024 Winter Wheat Meeting
Feb 1, 2024, 9-3 central time The Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville KY Registration begins at 8:00 am CST
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| 8:50 AM | Announcements/Welcome – Dave Van Sanford |
| 9:00 AM | Keynote – Rick Siemer, Siemer Milling Company |
| 9:30 AM | Wheat Crop Update- Bill Bruening |
| 9:40 AM | Preparing grain producers for the evolution of carbon markets
– Jordan Shockley |
| 10:20 AM | Break |
| 10:40 AM | Soil Ph Management – Edwin Ritchey |
| 11:00 AM | Wheat Diseases Update – Kelsey Mehl |
| 11:20 AM | Differences on Cereal Aphids Captured in Suction Traps vs Scout Sampling – Raul Villanueva |
| 11:40 AM | Capitalizing on Price Volatility in Soft Red Winter Wheat – Grant Gardner |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Wheat Science Service Award – Bill Bruening |
| 1:05 PM | Kentucky Wheat a Perfect Scenario for Winter Annual Grass Weeds
– Travis Legleiter |
| 1:25 PM | An herbicide resistance screening program for the commonwealth of Kentucky – Samuel Revolinski |
| 1:35 PM | Yield Contest Winners’ Practices – Chad Lee |
| 1:55 PM | Yield Enhancement Network (YEN)- Dennis Penington, Michigan State University |
| 2:55 PM | Announcements/Adjourn |